Arroz Rojo Recipe | Mexican Red Rice Recipe | Kitchenstagram

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade for less cost.

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

In a pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the rinsed rice and toast it until it turns golden brown.

Blend the diced tomatoes with a little water to make a puree, then add it to the pot.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.

Add chicken bouillon, paprika powder, ground cumin, diced jalapeños, and salt to taste.

Cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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