Best 7 Marias Rice Recipes

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Making "marias rice" is an art form passed down through generations of home cooks. It's a comforting dish that brings families together and evokes memories of home. With its vibrant flavors and textures, "marias rice" has become a culinary staple in many households. In this article, we will take you on a journey through the culinary world of "marias rice," exploring its history, variations, and the secrets to achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures. From traditional methods to modern twists, you'll discover all the essential elements needed to create an unforgettable "marias rice" dish that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MEXICAN RICE



Mexican Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups long-grain white rice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, roughly
chopped
1/2 white onion, chopped
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, halved
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Soak the rice in a bowl of hot water, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse and shake dry.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice and toast, stirring, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, puree the garlic, onion and tomatoes in a blender. Add to the rice and cook until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups water, the jalapeno and a pinch of salt; cover and cook over medium heat until the rice is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. Uncover and place a clean towel over the rice, then re-cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork; serve with the jalapeno, if desired.

MARIA'S RICE



Maria's Rice image

This is the easiest and best tasting side dish ever. It goes really well with roast, pork chops, or a rotisserie chicken. I have taken this recipe to tons of parties for over 7 years and everyone loves it!!!

Provided by Melissa Davidson

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup butter, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a 9x9 inch baking dish combine rice, soup and broth. Place butter slices on top of the mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 699.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

MARIA'S MEXICAN RICE



Maria's Mexican Rice image

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

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup rice
½ large onion, diced
½ tablespoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 ½ cups water
⅓ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
1 whole serrano chile pepper

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

MARIA'S PEPPER STEAK



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My favorite recipes are ones with few ingredients that I normally have on hand and are hard to mess up. You can add more or less of each ingredient depending on your tastes. Hope you enjoy it!

Provided by MARIACOZ

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Flank Steak Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup soy sauce
⅓ cup honey
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 ½ pounds flank steak, cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, bell peppers, and garlic in oil until tender-crisp, stirring frequently. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour soy sauce, honey, and red wine vinegar in pan, then add beef. Cook beef, stirring frequently, until done, about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in cooked vegetables, and cook another 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 1259.5 mg, Sugar 27.2 g

MARIA'S RICE



Maria's Rice image

This is the easiest and best tasting side dish ever. It goes really well with roast, pork chops, or a rotisserie chicken. I have taken this recipe to tons of parties for over 7 years and everyone loves it!!!

Provided by Melissa Davidson

Categories     Rice Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup uncooked white rice
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed French onion soup
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
½ cup butter, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • In a 9x9 inch baking dish combine rice, soup and broth. Place butter slices on top of the mixture.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 42.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 699.7 mg, Sugar 2 g

CARIBBEAN MADRAS RICE RECIPE



Caribbean Madras Rice Recipe image

Make and share this Caribbean Madras Rice Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by isingofhislove

Categories     Pineapple

Time 40m

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 cups extra long-grain white rice
5 cups hot chicken stock
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple
1/3 cup grated coconut
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pot large enough to accommodate the cooked rice (3 quarts). Over medium heat, sauté the onions until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat with oil for 2 minutes. Pour in the hot chicken stock, then the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and lower heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Allow the rice to rest, covered, for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 347.5, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 3.9

MARIA'S GARLIC RICE WITH SPINACH



Maria's Garlic Rice With Spinach image

This rice includes wine and plenty of garlic. It is crucial to use good quality freshly peeled garlic from whole heads for the success of this rice. The rice can be made vegetarian by using water in place of the chicken broth. This recipe is from Baja: Cooking on the Edge.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     White Rice

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup vegetable oil (do not use olive oil)
1/2 cup finely minced white onion
2 cups uncooked converted long-grain white rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 cups chicken stock or 3 1/2 cups water
1/2-1 whole large head of garlic, broken into cloves and peeled
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 cups Baby Spinach, washed and stemmed

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 2-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the onion and saute until softened but not browned.
  • Add the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice has absorbed the oil and is lightly golden. Add the wine and cook until the rice has absorbed the wine. Add the stock, cover, and turn the heat to low. Cook without peeking until the rice is done, about 15 minutes. Keep warm.
  • While the rice is cooking, chop the garlic with the salt until it is almost a paste. The salt will bring the juices out of the garlic and help with the chopping as well as season the rice.
  • When the rice is done, fluff it with a chopstick or fork. Stir in as much of the garlic paste as you have the nerve for. Stir in the spinach and replace the lid for 5 minutes; the spinach will steam with the heat from the rice. Serve as soon as possible.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.8, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 3.1, Sodium 1031.8, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 6.4

Tips:

  • Use the Right Rice: Different rice varieties have different cooking times and textures. For instance, basmati rice is long-grained and cooks quickly, while brown rice is whole-grain and takes longer to cook.
  • Rinse the Rice: Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch, preventing it from becoming sticky and clumpy.
  • Use the Correct Water Ratio: The amount of water you use will affect the texture of the rice. As a general rule, use 1 ½ cups of water for every cup of rice.
  • Bring the Water to a Boil: Before adding the rice, bring the water to a boil. This helps prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Cover the Pot: Once the water boils, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. This will help the rice cook evenly.
  • Don't Stir the Rice: Stirring the rice while it's cooking can break the grains and make the rice mushy. Only stir it once, gently, at the beginning of cooking.
  • Let the Rice Rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This allows the rice to absorb any remaining moisture and become fluffy.

Conclusion:

With these simple tips, you can cook perfect rice every time. Whether you prefer white rice, brown rice, or any other variety, the key is to use the right technique and adjust the cooking time according to the type of rice you're using. With a little practice, you'll be able to create delicious, fluffy rice that complements any meal. Happy cooking!

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