CHITA'S MEXICAN RICE
Once you make this recipe, you'll never go back to using a box mix again. It is so easy and foolproof, and will be completely authentic. This is the recipe I grew up with, but of course we never measured. Just threw in this and that. This would taste best with homemade chicken stock, but the directions use canned, as that's what most people have. You can replace the canned tomatoes with Rotel diced tomatoes. Use about a half cup including the liquid, it will give it a spicy kick! The directions may seem long, but it's actually quite simple. Buen provecho!
Provided by Jostlori
Categories Long Grain Rice
Time 30m
Yield 3 1/2 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour chicken broth into a 2 cup measure then add juice from tomatoes to make 2 cups. Set aside three whole tomatoes, saving remaining juice and tomatoes for another use.
- Heat olive oil in medium saucepan then stir in rice until well coated.
- Saute till light golden brown, stirring frequently, then add garlic and onion.
- Continue until onions are translucent, stirring frequently.
- Holding a tomato in your hand, squeeze over saucepan to break it up. Drop it in pan. Repeat with two remaining tomatoes and stir into the rice.
- Stir in the broth mixture and add salt to taste. It should be a bit salty, as the rice will absorb it.
- Add the cilantro sprigs and bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Open lid, remove cilantro sprigs and spread frozen peas on top (optional).
- Replace cover and let sit for a few minutes, allowing peas to warm.
- Fluff rice to mix in peas and serve.
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Amanuel Seman
[email protected]This recipe is a joke. Don't waste your time.
Lalia Lalia
[email protected]This rice is disgusting. I threw it away after one bite.
Roji Darnal
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's the worst Mexican rice I've ever had.
IZZY AFGHAN
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.
Imtiaz Jatoi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my rice turned out terrible. It was dry and flavorless. I don't know what went wrong.
Arifulislam Nayeem
[email protected]This recipe is not very authentic. I've had Mexican rice many times before and this doesn't taste anything like it.
Karma Davis
[email protected]The rice was a bit too mushy for my liking. I think I should have cooked it for a little less time.
Piku Das
[email protected]This rice is a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra salt and pepper to give it some flavor. I also think it could use some more vegetables.
Sujal Chapakot
[email protected]This rice is amazing! I've never had Mexican rice before, but this recipe is a game-changer. The flavor is out of this world and the rice is cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Suraiya Ibraim
[email protected]I've made this rice several times now and it's always perfect. It's the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal. I especially love it with tacos and burritos.
Michael Shultz
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This rice is so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my kids. They love the flavor and the texture.
Lovely Mickey
[email protected]This rice is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I've made it with corn, black beans, peas, and carrots. It's always delicious.
river Khan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food. But I was pleasantly surprised! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the cumin and chili po
Mr asif_jutt
[email protected]This rice is delicious! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavor and the texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Kieran Apperley
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Mexican rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I especially love the addition of corn and black beans. I'll definitely be making this again.
Roshid Natore
[email protected]This Mexican rice recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I served it with grilled c