Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo) Recipe
May 3
5 min read
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Flavorful and colorful Mexican-style red rice
Mexican Red Rice, also known as Arroz Rojo, is a flavorful and colorful side dish that pairs perfectly with Mexican dishes. This recipe will guide you through making delicious Mexican Red Rice at home.
Ingredients
- Long-grain rice — 1 cup
- Tomato — 1, large
- Onion — 1/2, finely chopped
- Garlic cloves — 2, minced
- Chicken or vegetable broth — 2 cups
- Vegetable oil — 2 tablespoons
- Cumin — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — 1 teaspoon
- Fresh cilantro — 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
Directions
1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
2. In a blender, combine the tomato and 1/4 cup of water. Blend until smooth.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
5. Add the rice to the saucepan and stir to coat it with the oil.
6. Pour in the blended tomato mixture and stir well.
7. Add the cumin and salt to the saucepan. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
8. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
9. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
10. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
11. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
12. Mexican Red Rice is ready to be served and enjoyed with your favorite Mexican dishes!