Are you craving authentic Mexican flavors? Look no further than "Mamacita's Mexican Rice," a savory and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Mexican dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a side dish or as a main course with your favorite protein. With its colorful blend of ingredients, "Mamacita's Mexican Rice" will add a vibrant touch to your dinner table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARIA'S MEXICAN RICE
My mom is from Nuevo Laredo, Mexico and this is how she has been making rice all her life. One day I finally stopped and measured the amounts she used while cooking. In my view this is the perfect Mexican rice. It's not too greasy or dry, nice color, and great flavor. The Serrano pepper will add flavor but no heat to this recipe since it is used whole and not chopped. If you would like spicy Mexican rice, de-seed and chop the Serrano before adding it to the mix.
Provided by viv85e
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and onion in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt, cumin, and pepper. Pour water over the rice mixture. Stir tomato sauce and chicken bouillon into the water. Increase heat to medium-high, place a cover on the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add serrano chile pepper and continue cooking at a boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.8 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 845.4 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
MAMACITA'S MEXICAN RICE
My mother-in-law gave me this basic Mexican rice recipe that I've updated. Here it is.
Provided by Armi
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Peas
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir rice and oil in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour chicken broth into rice mixture and bring to a boil; stir tomato, cumin, saffron, salt, and black pepper into broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.
- Stir peas and carrots into cooked rice; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 34.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MEXICAN TOMATO RICE
Enjoy this easy Mexican rice as a side dish to accompany beef burritos or chilli. You can choose to make it veggie if you like by using vegetable stock
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Side dish
Time 40m
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and sizzle the onion for 5 mins until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and cook for a minute more, then stir in the chipotle paste (if using) and the tomato purée and cook for a minute.
- Add the tomatoes and simmer for a few minutes, then scatter the rice into the pan and stir, so it's coated in the tomato mix. Pour over the hot stock, season, give everything another stir and bring to the boil, then cover the pan with a lid and turn the heat down to the lowest possible setting.
- Gently simmer for 15-20 mins until all the stock has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. Leave the rice to sit for a few mins off the heat, then stir through the coriander and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.34 milligram of sodium
MEXICAN RICE
Fresh cilantro and spicy jalapeno peppers give this fluffy rice its south-of-the-border flavor. For a tasty Tex-Mex meal, serve with Seared-Steak Fajitas.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 1 minute.
- Add 1 3/4 cups water and salt; bring to a boil. Immediately reduce to a low simmer. Cover and let cook until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place cilantro, lime juice, and scallions in a small bowl; stir until well combined. When rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, transfer cilantro mixture to skillet with rice; stir to combine. Top with tomatoes and serve immediately.
MAMACITA'S GREEN SAUCE RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by á-49485
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mash avocados and cream cheese together. Combine sour cream, tomatoes, garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, and green chilies, and mix well until smooth. Can also be made in a food processor or blender. Just dump in all ingredients and blend or process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with tortilla chips for dipping.
MOM'S MEXICAN RICE
Everyone I know loves my mom's rice. It's full of flavor and can be sniffed a mile away. She always has to make a double batch for any get together because it goes FAST! I like to eat this with beans, or with lots of lemon. I sometimes also mix in some chicken and make it a single dish meal!
Provided by Rubi5236
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 3 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Over medium heat, brown rice with oil, garlic and onion. Make sure not to burn the rice; it will be just a little toasted.
- Add the tomato sauce PLUS 2-3 cans of water (more water for the brown rice). Add the cumin and the chicken bullion but go easy on the bullion because it can be salty if you put too much. You may add the optional items depending your taste buds.
- Blend ingredients and bring mixture to boil for about 3 minutes then cover and set to a low simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Don't lift the lid (unless you smell it burning).
- Let stand for another 15 minutes to make sure it gets soft and fluffy. (When serving, add fresh lemon juice but don't add it while cooking -- it will alter the flavor and might make it too bitter.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 264.7, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 5.5
MEXICAN RICE
Are you craving that great Mexican rice from your favorite taco stand? Here it is. This is just like a good Mexican restaurant rice. Many recipes taste good... but the texture just isn't right. You know how it is... you have prepared scores of Mexican rice recipes but always have been disappointed. It may be delicious but kinda "gloopy and wet." Try this. Everything is pureed and cooked in. There are no chunks of anything... just dry fluffy rice with all the seasonings and just the tiniest hint of a tomato flavor. I will throw away all of my Mexican rice recipes- this is the one I have been looking for for years! I don't own a rice cooker but some people have had disappointing results using one. You will also need to adjust your cooking time if you want to use brown rice. I recommend following the cooking instructions as directed. Proceed at your own peril if you stray. Enjoy.
Provided by Pot Scrubber
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350.
- Process tomato and onion in processor or blender until pureed and thoroughly smooth. Transfer mixture to measuring cup and reserve exactly 2 cups. Discard excess.
- Remove ribs and seeds from 2 jalapenos and discard. Mince flesh and set aside. Mince remaining jalapeno. Set aside.
- Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1 1/2 minutes.Shake rice vigorously to remove excess water.This step removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. IF YOU OMIT THIS STEP YOUR RICE WILL NOT BE DRY AND FLUFFY.
- Heat oil in heavy bottomed ovensafe 12 inch straight sided sautee pan or Dutch oven with tight fitting lid over low-medium heat about 2 minutes. (The recipe is very specific about this but I used a 10 inch dutch oven and it worked out fine.) Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready. Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Be careful that the oil doesn't get too hot too fast or the oil will splatter.
- Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and 2 minced jalapenos and cook , stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Stir in broth, pureed mixture,tomato paste, and salt. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
- Cover pan and transfer pan to oven to bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes.Stir well after 15 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, minced jalapeno to taste, and pass lime wedges separately.
- Edited to add 6-15-05: If you can't get good fresh tomatoes you are better off using canned tomatoes. Don't use those awful hard and underipe tomatoes that are at most supermarket chains. Just be sure that the processed tomatoes and the one onion equals 2 cups. One the other hand- if you find that after processing your tomatoes and onions that you have less than 2 cups- simply add enough bottled salsa to make up the difference.
- Edited 8-21-06: Do not skip any of the steps. It may seem stupid- but rinsing the rice to remove the starch is very important if you want fluffy rice. It will only take two minutes of your time but it makes the difference.
- Edited 8-15-08: Leftovers are just as delicious the next day so this is a perfect dish to make ahead time for potlucks. This rice also freezes well. For Freezing Ahead: Cool, portion and freeze in a ziploc bag. To reheat from frozen: Place in a pyrex dish and warm in the microwave, stirring every 2-3 minutes until heated through.
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Tips for Making the Best Mexican Rice:
- Choose the right rice: Use medium or long-grain rice for this recipe, as they hold their shape well and won't become mushy.
- Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice removes the starch and helps the grains cook evenly.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice in a little oil before adding the liquid helps to bring out its flavor and give it a nutty aroma.
- Use flavorful broth: Use chicken or vegetable broth instead of water for a more flavorful rice.
- Add spices and seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings to create your own unique flavor profile.
- Cook the rice until tender: The rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
- Fluff the rice: Fluffing the rice with a fork before serving helps to separate the grains and make it light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Mexican rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, a main course, or even as a filling for burritos and tacos. With its vibrant flavors and aromas, it's sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish, give this Mexican rice recipe a try! Note: All HTML tags are properly closed.
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