Mexican Rice
By jtrovato65
my kids favorite. I always thought it was kinda of plain but I know when I am gone you will want it so here is how it is done.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces tomatoes, very ripe and cored or can used canned if have to
- 1 medium white onion
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (may omit if using canned tomatoes)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
- 1 lime
Details
Servings 8
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 20mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
preheat oven to 350.
Step 2
Process tomato and onion in processor or blender until pureed and thoroughly smooth. Transfer mixture to measuring cup and reserve exactly 2 cups. Discard excess.
Step 3
Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1 1/2 minutes.Shake rice vigorously to remove excess water.This step removes the starch from the rice so it will not stick. IF YOU OMIT THIS STEP YOUR RICE WILL NOT BE DRY AND FLUFFY
Step 4
Heat oil in heavy bottomed ovensafe 12 inch straight sided sautee pan or Dutch oven with tight fitting lid over low-medium heat about 2 minutes. (The recipe is very specific about this but I used a 10 inch dutch oven and it worked out fine.) Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready. Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent, about 6-8 minutes. Be careful that the oil doesn't get too hot too fast or the oil will splatter.
Step 5
Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and cook , stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Step 6
Stir in broth, pureed mixture,tomato paste, and salt. Increase heat to medium high, and bring to a boil.
Step 7
Cover pan and transfer pan to oven to bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, 30-35 minutes.Stir well after 15 minutes.
Step 8
Stir in cilantro to taste, and pass lime wedges separately.
If you cant find good tomatoes you can use canned but just remember to just be sure that the processed tomatoes and the one onion equals 2 cups.
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