Arroz Rojo Mexicano Tradicional | Super Esponjocito 😊

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

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

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water can be a cost-effective alternative.

Cut the 3 ripe tomatoes into pieces.

Blend the tomatoes with 1 clove of garlic, 1/8 of an onion, and 1/2 tablet of chicken broth with tomato, adding a little water to help blend.

Rinse the long-grain white rice three times until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.

Heat enough vegetable oil in a pot until hot.

Add the rinsed rice to the pot and toast it until it turns a golden color and starts popping like popcorn.

Once the rice is toasted, add the blended tomato sauce to the pot and mix well, allowing the rice to absorb the sauce.

Add enough water to cover the rice, saving a little to rinse the blender for extra flavor.

Add chopped vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn) to the pot and mix well.

Bring to a boil, then taste and adjust salt as needed.

Once the water has reduced, lower the heat to the minimum and cover the pot.

After 15 minutes on low heat without lifting the lid, the rice should be fluffy and ready.

Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes before serving.

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