How to make Spanish Mexican Red Rice Arroz Rojo Receta #shorts

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

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

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Blend 3 Roma tomatoes, 1/4 small white onion, small piece of jalapeno, and 2 small garlic cloves until smooth to make a sauce.

In a pan, heat oil over low medium heat.

Fry 1/4 small white onion for about 30 seconds.

Add 2 cups of rice and fry until golden, about 5 minutes.

Once the rice is golden, add the blended sauce and mix well.

Lower the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pan, and cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and check that all the liquid has dried out.

Move the rice around, add some cilantro, cover again, and let it rest for 15 minutes.

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