Best 8 Arroz Mexicano Foolproof Mexican Rice Recipes

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**Arroz Mexicano: A Culinary Journey to Mexico's Rice Delicacies**

Embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Mexican cuisine with Arroz Mexicano, a delectable dish that captures the vibrant flavors and traditions of Mexico. This versatile rice dish is not just a simple side dish; it's a symphony of textures, colors, and spices that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the bustling markets and vibrant streets of Mexico. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the secrets behind this beloved dish and present a collection of foolproof recipes that will turn you into a master of Arroz Mexicano. From the classic tomato-based rice to unique regional variations, get ready to discover the diverse world of Mexican rice and elevate your cooking skills to new heights.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN RED RICE (ARROZ ROJO)



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup long grain white rice
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 serrano chile
1 fresh cilantro sprig

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Add the rice, onions and garlic. Saute until the rice has an opaque color and is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomato paste and salt. Mix well to incorporate evenly. Then add in the chile and cilantro sprig. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until rice is ready, about 30 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve immediately.

ARROZ MEXICANO (MEXICAN RICE)



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Arroz Mexicano (Mexican rice) is a staple side dish that's ready in under 30 minutes. Fluffy, incredibly tasty, and the perfect compliment to your Mexican dishes.

Provided by Maggie Unzueta

Categories     Side Dish

Time 27m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tomatoes (quartered)
1/4 onion (quartered)
1 garlic clove
1 cup water
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
1/8 cup olive oil
2 cups long grain white rice
1/4 onion (finely diced)
1 garlic clove (finely minced)
1 tbsp chicken bouillon
pinch whole cumin
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, water, and bouillon to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat oil in a large stock pot.
  • Add the rice.
  • Stir constantly until it begins to toast. About 5 minutes.
  • 4 minutes after, add the onion.
  • Do not stop stirring, or the rice will burn.
  • Look for a golden color in the rice.
  • Add the garlic, bouillon, cumin, water, and tomato sauce.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 12 minutes on medium heat.
  • Turn the heat off.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes with the lid still on.
  • The tomato sauce will have come to the top.
  • Uncover and mix to combine.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 30 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ARROZ A LA MEXICANA



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Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups long-grain rice, such as Carolina
1/4 cup schmaltz, rendered lard or vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, finely grated
3 medium carrots, finely chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups homemade chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 serrano chile, halved lengthwise (seeded if you prefer mild heat)

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the dry, unwashed rice, tossing or stirring constantly, until toasted and very brown and nutty, about 8 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a heatproof bowl.
  • Place a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the schmaltz, garlic, carrots, onions and 5 teaspoons salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet, until fragrant and brick red colored, about 1 minute. Add the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, top with the peas and chile, reduce the heat to low, cover and cook undisturbed for 20 minutes. Check to see if all the liquid has been absorbed; if not, continue to cook and check again after 10 more minutes. Once the liquid has been absorbed, remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

ARROZ A LA MEXICANA



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Our recipe for Arroz a la Mexicana lets you make authentic Mexican rice at home. We purée the onion, jalapeno, and garlic, so the flavor gets infused into the rice. Sauteing the rice in Country Crock® before simmering helps it cook up separate and fluffy and gives this dish a flavor boost.

Provided by Country Crock®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Country Crock®

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium white onion
2 medium jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Country Crock® Spread
1 cup uncooked parboiled (converted) rice
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In food processor or blender, process onion, peppers, garlic, tomato paste, 1/4 cup water, and salt until smooth; set aside.
  • In 12-inch skillet, melt Country Crock® Spread over medium-high heat and cook rice, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until golden. Stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups water, green peas and carrots, and onion mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Season, if desired, with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 387.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

MEXICAN RICE/ ARROZ MEXICANO



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This rice dish has been passed down by my great grandmother from Mexico. It is an easy recipe to make. My family loves this rice and it can be served with almost any chicken or meat dish. Best when made with homemade broth but I find canned broth does fine. When presenting at the dinner table the jalapeno in the middle looks...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c raw long grain rice
3 1/2 c chicken broth
1 medium onions, vidalia, diced
1 can(s) whole tomatos (4) mushed
2 clove fresh garlic smashed or diced fine
1 box frozen green peas
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
2 tsp salt or to your taste
1 small jalapeno pepper (whole not cut garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil on medium high flame, when hot add raw rice (do not rinse rice)and begin to brown. Keep Stirring constantly so rice will not burn. When rice is golden brown, add onions, garlic, and continue to stir until onions are limp.
  • 2. Next add your mashed down tomatos and juice from the can of tomatos and continue stirring about half a minute. Lower the heat a little and add all the seasonings cumin, oregano, pepper, and salt. Next add your chicken broth the peas stir once more and last float the jalapeno whole in the middle of the pot. Cover with a tight lid, lower heat to medium low and cook for 35 to 45 minutes. Do not uncover until time is up. When done uncover remove jalapeno and fluff rice with a fork. Replace the jalapeno in the middle of pot and present at table. Jalapeno will not add heat to the rice provided it is not cut. Just imparts flavor and looks pretty. You may discard after cooking if you like.

ARROZ ROJO (MEXICAN RED RICE)



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Authentic Mexican red rice. Easy to make! Use a different chile if you want milder or hotter rice.

Provided by Paulette

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Roma (plum tomatoes), cored
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 ¾ cups low-sodium chicken broth
¼ cup canned tomato sauce
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Grate tomatoes into a bowl using a box grater; discard tomato skins.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and cook onion until translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into onion and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice is lightly toasted, about 3 more minutes. Stir grated tomato, chicken broth, and tomato sauce into the rice. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Mix in jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and salt; reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and simmer until rice has absorbed the liquid, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the cover while the rice is cooking.
  • Turn off heat and let rice stand covered for 8 minutes. Fluff with a fork before transferring rice to a serving dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 108.7 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

ARROZ MEXICANO, FOOLPROOF MEXICAN RICE



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I got this recipe from Marcela Valladolid, who hosts Mexican Made Easy on Foodnetwork. I love Mexican rice, and this is really tasty. I am posting this as it was written, but keep in mind it does make quite a bit of rice! This is really easy to tweak as long as you follow the golden rule of rice: 1 cup rice to 2 cups liquid (1 cup brown rice to 2 1/4 cups liquid). Sometimes if I'm in a hurry I will use a small can of tomato puree OR one can of diced tomatoes and chiles instead of the fresh tomatoes. But now that it is Summer and the tomatoes are so good I can't skip that step! Hope you like it!!!

Provided by CookingBlues

Categories     Rice

Time 40m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tomatoes, vine ripe
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, finely diced
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 cups medium grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1 bay leaf
1 serrano chili, WHOLE
2 tablespoons tomato paste, see NOTE (optional)
1/4 cup green peas, fresh or thawed frozen

Steps:

  • Cut the tomatoes in half, and squeeze slightly to remove the seeds. Add the tomatoes and 2 cups of broth to a blender and puree.
  • Strain the tomato mixture through a sieve into a bowl and reserve the liquid. Add enough extra broth to make 4 cups of liquid.
  • In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and saute for 4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic and saute for 1 minute.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice and cook until slightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato broth mixture, stir and bring to boil.
  • Add the salt, bay leaf, and the WHOLE serrano chile. NOTE: For a deeper colored rice, stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste when adding the salt, bay leaf and serrano chile.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove the pan from heat.
  • Scatter the peas over the top of the rice, cover, and let the rice stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork, and remove the chile. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.1, Fat 3.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 1286.5, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 8.9

ARROZ MEXICANA (MEXICAN RICE)



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This is a really good Mexican rice recipe. I thought my kids would never want anything but the "Spanish Rice" that comes in a box, but as they grew their tastes matured too, thank goodness! I like to use fresh raw peas and corn kernels when possible. Try this, I think you'll like it! UPDATE: Thanks to my Zaar friends Rita and Paula, I've edited my mistake in the amount of broth originally posted to 3 1/2 cups.

Provided by Chef PotPie

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
1 small carrot (diced)
2 cups raw rice
2 tablespoons dried ancho chile powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 cup tomatoes (chopped)
3 1/2 cups broth
1/4 cup peas
1/4 cup corn
2 tablespoons green peppers (diced)
1 pinch oregano

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil until soft. Add garlic and carrot, cook for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in rice, cook until light golden, sprinkle with chili powder and cumin. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, simmer over low for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.2, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 310.2, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the flavor of your Arroz Mexicano. Use fresh, flavorful rice, such as Jasmine or Basmati rice. Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes and onions. And use a good quality chicken broth.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: Rinsing the rice will help to remove any starch and impurities, which will help the rice cook evenly and prevent it from sticking together. Always rinse your rice for at least 30 seconds before cooking it.
  • Cook the rice in a covered pot: Cooking the rice in a covered pot will help to create a fluffy, evenly cooked rice. Do not remove the lid from the pot while the rice is cooking.
  • Let the rice rest before serving: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to absorb any excess moisture and will help to prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Spice it up: Arroz Mexicano is traditionally a mild dish, but you can easily add more spice to it if you like. Add some chopped jalapeños, cayenne pepper, or chili powder to taste.

Conclusion:

Arroz Mexicano is a delicious, versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Arroz Mexicano a try. You won't be disappointed!

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