MEXICAN RICE

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Member's Choice! Wow! The combination of flavors in this recipe is perfect. Cumin is the shining star - you really taste it. The lard adds a nice extra touch of flavor to the onions. We just kept on going back for one more bite, so we could see why it's highly rated by members. This is an excellent rice recipe to include with...

Provided by Emma Menchaca

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 c long grain rice, uncooked
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 can(s) tomato sauce, 8 oz
4 c water (or 32 oz chicken stock)
1/2 medium onion
1 Tbsp lard or vegetable cooking oil
1 Tbsp salt (even, don't over do it!)
cilantro, fresh - optional if you like it

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.

Wahab Aslam
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This is the best Mexican rice recipe I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Tanimul Hasan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Dulse Bugambilia
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. My kids loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Danielle Griffin
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mijan Ahmed
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This is the best Mexican rice recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Chacha Nodlav
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Rupesh Chaudhary
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This is a great recipe! The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Kai Lee
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Meea Carpenter
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This is the best Mexican rice recipe I've ever had! It's so flavorful and the rice is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Wolfman 6661
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with simple ingredients that I always have on hand. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


QUEEN ANDA
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This recipe is so easy to make and it's so delicious. My kids loved it and I will definitely be making it again.


Kierra Patton
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe ag


Thato Thato
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This is the best Mexican rice recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with brown rice, which makes it a healthier option. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Tarik Ali
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it. The rice was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Joseph Richards
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This Mexican rice recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be m


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