Authentic Mexican Rice
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4.9
Authentic Mexican Rice
Description
Authentic Mexican Rice begins with long grain white rice toasted in oil until it turns lightly golden, which adds a nutty depth to its flavor and a pleasant fluffiness to its texture. The cooking liquid is a mix of chicken broth and minced tomato combined with tomato broth seasoning, onion powder, chili powder, and freshly ground black pepper, which lends a mild spice and aromatic profile to the dish. After simmering gently until the liquid is absorbed, the rice is fluffed and left to rest, enhancing the overall texture.
This rice pairs well with a variety of Mexican dishes such as tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, offering a mildly spicy, savory complement that balances other rich or spicy components on the plate.
To reheat leftover rice without drying it out, spritz or drizzle it with a bit of water and warm it in the microwave or a skillet, helping maintain moisture and texture. Using quality tomato broth seasoning or tomato powder improves the final flavor, and opting for chicken broth rather than water adds extra depth.
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp chicken broth or water, unsalted
- 1 Roma tomato minced (heaping 1/3 cup, medium
- 2 1/2 tsp Tomato Broth
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 1 large garlic minced (1 1/2 tsp, clove
Instructions
- Whisk together warm water, minced tomato, Caldo de Tomate, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and saute until opaque and lightly golden, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Pour water mixture in (careful, it will steam and sputter!). Stir once to level out rice (water should simmer right away if not bring it up to a simmer).
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes (you'll notice water bubbles stop coming to the surface).
- Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork. Cover with lid and allow to rest 5 minutes off heat. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use Knorr Selects or similar tomato broth seasoning without MSG for best flavor.
- Reheat leftover rice with a little water to keep it moist and tender.
- You may substitute tomato broth with tomato powder and always prefer chicken broth for richer taste.
- Allow cooked rice to rest covered off the heat for better texture before serving.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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