Arroz Rojo -- Simple Mexican Rice
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4.3
54 reviews
Good
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Servings
6
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Calories
137 kcal
Arroz Rojo -- Simple Mexican Rice
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This hands-off Mexican Rice wants to be your default rice for all your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 small white onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Roast the tomato in the oven at 400F for 10-15 minutes
- Add a dollop of oil to a saucepan on medium-high heat
- Add the rice and stir frequently until opaque and golden brown
- Add the roasted tomato to a blender along with the 1/2 onion and garlic clove
- Pulse blend. Add a couple tablespoons of stock if it won't blend at first
- Add the tomato puree to the rice and saute for a few minutes
- Add the stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Stir well
- Bring to a light boil, then simmer on medium-low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed
- Turn off heat, cover, and let sit in its own steam for 5-10 minutes
- Salt to taste
Notes
- Try to use the highest quality stock you can get your hands on. (Note: the stock article is not part of the Cooking Course and will contain ads.)
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- This dish is hypersensitive to salt amount so it takes some tasting to get it right for your tastebuds.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
54 reviews
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