Description
Andy’s homemade Mexican rice brings zesty southwestern flavors straight to your dinner table. Aromatic spices and perfectly seasoned grains promise a delightful side dish that completes your Mexican-inspired meal with authentic flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Rice Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse rice grains under cold running water until liquid becomes transparent, eliminating excess starch.
- Warm olive oil in a wide skillet over medium-high temperature, carefully introducing rice kernels and gently toasting until achieving a rich golden-brown complexion.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic into the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour chicken broth and tomato sauce into the rice mixture, seasoning generously with ground cumin, vibrant chili powder, and kosher salt. Mix ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Elevate heat to initiate boiling, then immediately reduce flame to low, covering skillet with a tight-fitting lid to trap moisture and steam rice evenly.
- Allow rice to simmer quietly for approximately 18-20 minutes, maintaining consistent low heat without lifting lid.
- After cooking duration, remove skillet from heat source and permit rice to rest undisturbed for an additional 5 minutes, enabling remaining moisture absorption.
- Gently separate and fluff rice grains using a fork, creating a light, airy texture before serving.
Notes
- Rinse rice thoroughly to remove excess starch, ensuring a fluffy and separated texture when cooked.
- Toast rice in oil until golden brown to develop a rich, nutty flavor that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Use fresh garlic and onions for maximum flavor depth, and consider adding diced bell peppers for extra texture and nutrition.
- For a vegetarian version, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth and adjust spices to maintain the authentic Mexican rice profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg