MEXICAN RICE

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Diana Kennedy, the doyenne of Mexican cooking, has documented that country's technique for simmering one-pot meals from short-grain rice. Her recipe is a basic spice dish, endlessly amenable to different ingredients and moods.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     side dish

Time 1h10m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups unconverted rice (like Canilla)
1 cup finely chopped fresh or well-drained canned tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, peeled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 1/2 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/3 cup thinly sliced carrot, optional
1/2 cup peas or diced zucchini, optional
1/2 cup chicken giblets, optional

Steps:

  • Soak rice in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain. Rinse with cold water and drain well. Place tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender. Puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a medium-large, heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add rice. Cook, stirring frequently, until rice turns a light golden color, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree. Cook for 8 minutes, frequently scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking.
  • Stir in broth, salt and vegetables and giblets, if using. Cook, uncovered, until all the broth has been absorbed and air holes appear on the surface of the rice, about 20 minutes. Turn heat to very low. Cover the pot with a towel. Continue cooking for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 296, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 45 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 557 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Kitty M99
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I've made this Mexican rice several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Beverly Sheffield
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This Mexican rice is the best I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lawda Lassan
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I love this Mexican rice! It's so flavorful and delicious. I always get compliments on it when I make it.


Nathan Keels
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This Mexican rice is a staple in my house. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Yakub Din
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I've tried many Mexican rice recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect.


Ronnie Hannon
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This Mexican rice is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


Nduvho Lisbeth
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I made this Mexican rice last night and it was a huge hit! My family loved it. It's definitely going to be a regular in my recipe rotation.


Stizzy 254
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This Mexican rice is amazing! It's so flavorful and the texture is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


David Ofosu
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I love this Mexican rice! It's so simple to make and it's always delicious. I usually add a little extra spice to it, but that's just my personal preference.


Annabell Dobbs
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This was my first time making Mexican rice and it was so easy! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Romayne Welch
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I've made this Mexican rice recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love that it's a one-pot meal, so it's easy to clean up.


yahya alfadeel
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This Mexican rice is the best! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that it's not too spicy, so it's perfect for everyone in my family.


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