Best 5 Caitlins Mexican Rice Recipes

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once hot, add the rice and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden brown all over (about 10 minutes).
• Add tomato sauce, garlic, and diced onion to the pan. Stir. Add tomato bullion, salt, carrots, peas, and water (and serrano peppers, if using. They add a little flavor, but not spice.).
• Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

THE BEST SPANISH RICE RECIPE (MEXICAN RICE)

Steps:

• Place the tomato, onion, garlic and salt in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, then set aside.
• Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the rice and cook for about 5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring constantly so it doesn't burn. Add the tomato mixture to the skillet (be careful, it will sizzle and splatter) and cook for 2 minutes while stirring. Add the chicken broth, stir, and cover with a ild. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes or until the liquid is totally absorbed. Fluff with a fork to stir in the tomato bits that have risen to the top. Serve warm.

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• 1. In Mexican cooking there are some key ingredients that will always make it Mexican food: cumin, garlic, onion, and tomatoes or a variation of these ingredients. Get these together in a meal and you will likely have Mexican food.
• 2. Slice your onion and have ready. See picture.
• 3. In a large fry pan heat your oil/lard on high. (Lard is a key Mexican cooking ingredient but not necessary. It does add to the flavor but I have used vegetable oil many times.) Add onion. Cook for about a minute or so.
• 4. Add long grain rice and stir. In this step you are browning your rice. It will smell delicious. I don't know why these 3 ingredients do but it is so nice.
• 5. You will be toasting the rice to a nice golden/brown.
• 6. In the meantime, prepare your water with the garlic powder, ground cumin, and tomato sauce (of which you will only need about 6 oz, you can try to use the whole can but I have found it is just too much). Get the lid to your fry pan ready. Once your rice is toasted nicely you will add your water mixture quickly and cover with the lid immediately. It will smell sooo good!!! Now, why do I do it this way? My mother and grandmother said it was to capture ALL the flavor, so I do. :) (Some folks use chicken stock, try it if you want; it is a nice flavor. With this recipe I just don't think you need it. My grandmother or mother never needed it.)
• 7. This is what it should look like at this point. YOU WILL NO LONGER STIR THE RICE. PLEASE.
• 8. After 10 minutes remove lid. Lower heat to medium/low. Add 1 tablespoon of salt by sprinkling around the pan. At this time should the urge arise to stir, use whatever utensil you were using to stir the rice while you were toasting. Just push maybe 3 times from outer edge to center of pan with the utensil all the way to the bottom. DO NOT STIR. At this time if you like cilantro, add a couple of sprigs of cilantro just to the top of the dish and let it cook with it in there. Some folks add corn or mixed vegetable too. Once you're comfortable make it your own!
• 9. Cover and simmer on low to med/low depending on your stove. I have a glass top stove and put it on low. You may need to "push" it gently around a bit once or twice while cooking. If you are cooking it too high you may need to add more water. It should cook for about 25-30 mins.
• 10. See the consistency of the rice in this picture. This is what you are looking for. Your rice should be nice and tender but not mushy. Please feel free to message me for more help. I think this should do it. There is a way to use fresh garlic, cumin, and tomato. You need a stone mortar and pestle or molcajete (Spanish word). Message me if you want to know. It is so delicious and easy this way. I hope you enjoy it. My family loves it! Add chicken to the mix and you have arroz con pollo (Mexican rice with chicken, which is why some use chicken stock). That easy! SOOO DELICIOUS! I hope you like it. It really is nothing like you find in the Mexican restaurants. It's like what you find in the Mexican kitchen. Love.

MEXICAN RICE II

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
• Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

CAITLIN'S MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine sour cream, green chilies, and salt in a small bowl. Layer 1/2 of the cooked rice on the bottom of a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Spread the sour cream mixture over the rice, and sprinkle the Monterey Jack cheese evenly on top. Layer half of the olives, followed by the remaining cooked rice and the Cheddar cheese. Decorate the top of the casserole with the remaining olives.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese has melted, 30 to 40 minutes.