Mexican Rice - Arroz Mexicano Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice - Arroz Mexicano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup basmati rice (rinsed, soaked); 8 oz tomato sauce; 3 cup vegetable broth; 1 large tomato (chopped); 4 scallions (roughly chopped); 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste); 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 serrano chile (minced; optional)

Servings: persons

2 cup basmati rice (rinsed, soaked)
8 oz tomato sauce
3 cup vegetable broth
1 large tomato (chopped)
4 scallions (roughly chopped)
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
1/2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 serrano chile (minced; optional)

1
Rinse the basmati rice with cool water until the water runs clear.
2
Place in a large bowl with plenty of cool water and let soak for 30 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Heat olive oil over medium heat in large saucepan.
5
Add rice and coat well with the oil.
6
Toast for a few minutes until rice begins to brown.
7
Add fresh chopped tomato (and optional minced serrano).
8
Saute until tomato has softened.
9
Add the tomato sauce, broth and all the spices.
10
Bring to a boil.
11
Cover and reduce to heat to low.
12
Simmer on low for 15 minutes.
13
Test a grain to make sure it is cooked thoroughly.
14
If need, extend cooking time by 2 minutes.
15
Once cooked through, open the lid and scatter chopped scallions evenly over the top of the rice.
16
Replace the lid and let stand for 5 minutes.
17
Gently fluff the rice and mix the wilted scallions in well.
18
Don't mix aggressively or the grains will mash.
19
Let stand for a minimum of 5 minutes so excess moisture will evaporate.
20
Serve and enjoy!
21
Goes great with thinly sliced scallions on top!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cup basmati rice (rinsed, soaked), 8 oz tomato sauce, 3 cup vegetable broth, 1 large tomato (chopped), and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice - Arroz Mexicano falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Rice - Arroz Mexicano

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