Best 3 Mexican Rice Restaurant Style Recipes
Mexican rice, a delectable culinary creation, is a staple in many restaurants, tantalizing taste buds with its vibrant flavors and distinct aroma. This flavorful dish, often served alongside tacos, enchiladas, or burritos, is characterized by its fluffy texture, vibrant red hue, and savory blend of spices. If you're craving this restaurant-style delicacy in the comfort of your own kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps and ingredients needed to prepare an authentic and mouthwatering Mexican rice dish that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
MEXICAN RICE RESTAURANT STYLE
This recipe makes a dry, fluffy, orange/yellow, restaurant style, Mexican rice. It's important to rinse the rice prior to cooking in order to achieve the dry, fluffy, restaurant style Mexican Rice.
Provided by Wheres_the_Beef
Categories White Rice
Time 45m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350-F. - Bake 30 minutes total, stirring after 15 minutes.
- Place rice in strainer and rinse under running water until it runs clear. About 2-minutes. This is important to create a dry, non-sticky restaurant style rice.
- Drain rice, making sure to shake out as much water as possible.
- Heat canola oil to medium high in a dutch oven (3qt to 6qt) on the stove top. Drop a few rice grains in the oil. When they sizzle, add all remaining rice. Stir constantly and fry rice until it is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add onions and stir into rice. Cook while stirring about 2 more minutes. Add garlic and stir for another minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, tomato paste, green chilies and diced tomatoes. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- When rice reaches a boil, place lid on dutch oven and place in 350-F preheated oven. Bake 15-minutes then open oven and stir well. Replace dutch oven lid and bake another 15 to 20-minutes until done.
- Remove from oven and stir in chopped cilantro. Cover and allow to rest about 5 minutes before serving to allow cilantro flavor to be absorbed by the rice.
RESTAURANT STYLE MEXICAN RICE
I have tried many recipes trying to duplicate the dry Mexican rice you get at the restaurant. After a lot of tweaking this hits the mark. My hubby loved it and said this is the real deal. Hope you enjoy it!
Provided by Canamari
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Add rice and fry for about five minutes. Stir occasionally so it doesn't stick. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until onion is tender.
- Add chicken broth and salsa. Bring to a boil. Once it boils, turn heat down to low and cook for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid while cooking!
- When done cooking, remove from heat and fluff with fork. Enjoy!
RESTAURANT STYLE MEXICAN RICE
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and gently stir until rice begins to lightly brown. Add the garlic, salt, and cumin and stir the rice til it looks golden. Add the tomato sauce, chicken broth, and cilantro and turn the heat up to medium high. Bring the mix to a boil then turn the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your Mexican rice. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables, and high-quality rice.
- Toast the rice before cooking: Toasting the rice before cooking helps to bring out its flavor and give it a slightly nutty taste. Be sure to stir the rice constantly while toasting to prevent it from burning.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will also impact the flavor of your dish. Use a flavorful broth, such as chicken broth or vegetable broth.
- Add spices and seasonings: Mexican rice is typically seasoned with a variety of spices and seasonings, such as cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Add these spices and seasonings to taste.
- Cook the rice until it is tender: Mexican rice should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked rice will be mushy and bland.
- Fluff the rice before serving: Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork before serving. This will help to separate the grains of rice and make it light and fluffy.
Conclusion:
Mexican rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make Mexican rice that tastes just like your favorite restaurant dish.
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