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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
2 cups long-grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup bell peppers, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1 cup homemade tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine
1 tablespoon honey

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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

Welcome to the channel and introduction.

2

Show ingredients: bell peppers, jalapenos, onion, minced garlic, cumin, all-purpose seasoning, black pepper, fresh thyme, olive oil, homemade tomato sauce, margarine, honey.

3

Heat olive oil in a pot.

4

Add the fresh blended seasonings and sauté for a few minutes.

5

Add salt to the sautéed vegetables.

6

Once the veggies are soft and tender, add washed and drained rice to the pot and toast it.

7

Mix in spices and additional salt to taste.

8

Add homemade tomato sauce to the pot along with a little water and let it simmer, adding more water as needed.

9

Top off with vegetable margarine and drizzle honey to balance the acidity of the tomato sauce.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingblending

Equipment Needed

large potblendercutting boardknifemeasuring cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Also Known As

Arroz RojoMexican Rice
Local Name: arroz mexicano

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