Description
Andy’s homemade Mexican rice blends aromatic spices with authentic Mexican culinary traditions. Savory rice promises a delightful journey through regional flavors you’ll crave with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Aromatics and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup peas (optional)
Instructions
- Warm a skillet to medium temperature and pour in cooking oil, allowing it to heat evenly.
- Gently toast the rice grains, stirring continuously until they transform into a rich golden hue and release a nutty aroma.
- Incorporate finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Pour in tomato sauce, chicken broth, and season with salt, cumin, and chili powder, mixing thoroughly to distribute flavors.
- Increase heat to create a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to low, covering the pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Allow the rice to simmer undisturbed for approximately 18-22 minutes, ensuring liquid is fully absorbed.
- Gently fold in frozen peas and diced carrots during the final 3-4 minutes of cooking, maintaining the low heat.
- Remove from heat source and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes to enhance moisture and texture.
- Delicately fluff the rice with a fork, separating the grains and creating a light, airy consistency before serving.
Notes
- Toast rice carefully to prevent burning, creating a nutty, rich flavor foundation for the dish.
- Dice onions and mince garlic finely for even distribution and maximum aromatic infusion.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels and customize seasoning to personal taste.
- For vegetarian version, swap chicken broth with vegetable broth and add extra spices for depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Side Dish, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg