Red Rice Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Red Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for finishing; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed and drained; 1/2 white onion, minced; 4 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted and ground (page 161); 1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground (page 164); 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram leaves; 1/3 cup medium-hot red chile powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for finishing
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 white onion, minced
4 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, toasted and ground (page 161)
1 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted and ground (page 164)
1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram leaves
1/3 cup medium-hot red chile powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
In a large, heavy skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and saute the garlic until soft, 6 to 8 minutes.
2
Stir in the rice.
3
Increase the heat to medium-high.
4
Add the onion, the water, oregano, cumin, marjoram, chile powder, and salt and bring to a boil.
5
Decrease the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the water has just evaporated, 20 to 25 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
7
Fluff up with a wooden spoon, adding a little butter, if desired.
8
The rice can be kept warm, covered, in a very low oven or in a rice cooker, and held for up to 2 hours.

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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: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for finishing, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 cups long-grain rice, rinsed and drained, 1/2 white onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Rice falls under the General 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.

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