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Mexican Spanish Rice

Cultural Context

Mexican Spanish Rice, known as Arroz Rojo, is a staple side dish in Mexican cuisine, often served alongside beans and meats. It reflects the influence of Spanish cooking, utilizing local ingredients like tomatoes and spices. Traditionally, families gather to enjoy this comforting dish, which has become popular in Mexican restaurants worldwide, often customized with various vegetables and spices to suit different tastes.

MexicanMXside
40 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1.5 cups water
1 cup long grain white rice
0.5 onion, diced
tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, chopped
0.5 cube chicken bouillon
2 tablespoons olive oil
butter

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Turn on the stove to medium heat.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to a pan and heat until hot.

3

Add 1 cup of rice to the pan and stir to toast for a few minutes until it turns color.

4

Add diced onion and stir.

5

Add chopped garlic and stir again.

6

Add half of an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce to the rice mixture.

7

Add 0.5 cube of chicken bouillon and stir.

8

Turn up the heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally for about 15 seconds.

9

Add butter for flavor and fluffiness.

10

Cover the pan and reduce heat, cooking for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.

11

After 20 minutes, turn off the flame and let it sit covered for another 10-15 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingblending

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Arroz RojoMexican Rice
Local Name: arroz mexicano

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