Authentic Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo) Recipe
This Authentic Mexican Rice, known as Arroz Rojo, is a flavorful and colorful side dish that pairs perfectly with your favorite Mexican entrees. With a rich tomato flavor and a hint of spice, this rice is sure to become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups Mahatma® Rice Extra Long Grain White Rice
- 3 tbsp neutral oil
- 1/4 onion (diced)
- 1 garlic clove (crushed)
- 1 tbsp Knorr chicken bouillon
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Tomato Sauce:
- 2 roma tomatoes (makes 8 oz tomato juice)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups hot water
- 1/4 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 3 sprigs cilantro
- 1 jalapeno
Instructions
- Fry Onions and Garlic: Over medium heat, add oil to a pan and fry the onions and garlic until lightly browned. Remove the garlic and set aside.
- Toast Rice: Add rice to the pan and toast in oil until slightly puffy and golden brown.
- Add Seasonings: Mix in chicken bouillon and garlic powder, toasting for another minute.
- Prepare Tomato Sauce: Blend roma tomatoes and fried garlic to make tomato sauce.
- Cook Rice: Add tomato sauce to rice, then hot water. Stir in salt and simmer with cilantro and jalapeno.
- Steam Rice: Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Finish: For softer rice, cover and let sit for an additional 10 minutes off heat.
Notes
- Make sure the water is hot when adding to the rice.
- Do not lift the lid while the rice is cooking.
- Adjust salt to taste for your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Authentic Mexican Rice, Arroz Rojo, Mexican Side Dish, Tomato Rice
