dessert
Arroz Rojo -- Simple Mexican Rice
This hands-off Mexican Rice wants to be your default rice for all your favorite Mexican dishes.
Yield 6 servings
Source: mexicanplease.com
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 small white onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 2 cups chicken stock ((or vegetable stock))
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
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Roast the tomato in the oven at 400F for 10-15 minutes
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Add a dollop of oil to a saucepan on medium-high heat
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Add the rice and stir frequently until opaque and golden brown
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Add the roasted tomato to a blender along with the 1/2 onion and garlic clove
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Pulse blend. Add a couple tablespoons of stock if it won't blend at first
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Add the tomato puree to the rice and saute for a few minutes
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Add the stock and 1/2 teaspoon salt
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Stir well
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Bring to a light boil, then simmer on medium-low heat until most of the liquid is absorbed
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Turn off heat, cover, and let sit in its own steam for 5-10 minutes
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Salt to taste
Nutrition (per serving)
137 kcal Calories
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.