Mexican Rice Restaurant Style Recipe

Name: Mexican Rice Restaurant Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed; 1/3 cup canola oil; 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 2 tablespoons mild green chilies, canned; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350-F. - Bake 30 minutes total, stirring after 15 minutes.
2
Place rice in strainer and rinse under running water until it runs clear. About 2-minutes. This is important to create a dry, non-sticky restaurant style rice.
3
Drain rice, making sure to shake out as much water as possible.
4
Heat canola oil to medium high in a dutch oven (3qt to 6qt) on the stove top. Drop a few rice grains in the oil. When they sizzle, add all remaining rice. Stir constantly and fry rice until it is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
5
Add onions and stir into rice. Cook while stirring about 2 more minutes. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
6
Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, green chilies and diced tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a boil.
7
When rice reaches a boil, place lid on dutch oven and place in 350-F preheated oven. Bake 15-minutes then open oven and stir well. Replace dutch oven lid and bake another 15 to 20-minutes until done.
8
Remove from oven and stir in chopped cilantro. Cover and allow to rest about 5 minutes before serving to allow cilantro flavor to be absorbed by the rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups long grain white rice, rinsed, 1/3 cup canola oil, 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced, 2 teaspoons garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Rice Restaurant Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Rice Restaurant Style

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Variations & substitutions

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