Best 3 Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipes
Mexican rice is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. It is a popular dish in Mexican restaurants, but it can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. This article will provide you with a guide to creating the perfect restaurant-style Mexican rice, including tips on how to select the right ingredients, prepare the rice, and add flavor and texture. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you will find valuable information and delicious recipes to help you create a restaurant-quality Mexican rice dish that will impress your family and friends.
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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 better the ingredients, the better the rice will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Use a good quality Mexican rice blend, or make your own using long-grain white rice, brown rice, and wild rice.
- Cook the rice in broth: Using broth instead of water will give the rice a richer, more flavorful taste. Chicken broth or vegetable broth are both good choices.
- Add some spice: Mexican rice is typically spicy, so don't be afraid to add some chili powder, cumin, and oregano. You can also add some fresh or dried chiles, if you like.
- Let the rice rest: After cooking, let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the rice to absorb any remaining liquid.
- Serve with your favorite Mexican dishes: Mexican rice is a versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of Mexican dishes, such as tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and fajitas.
Conclusion:
Restaurant-style Mexican rice is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of Mexican dishes. By following the tips above, you can make perfect Mexican rice every time. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and authentic side dish, give Mexican rice a try.
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