Learn how to make an authentic Mexican rice recipe that is both simple and delicious! This flavorful dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine and is perfect for serving alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.
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Mexican Rice
Ingredients
Basmati rice - 1 cup (washed, drained and thoroughly dried )
Oil - 2 tbsp
Onion (chopped) - 1 small
Garlic cloves (round sliced)- 3-4
Jalapeño pepper (sliced) - 1
Tomatoes (fire-roasted) - 2 (peeled & roughly chopped)
Tomatoes (Blanched and puréed)- ½ cup
Tomato purée (packet) - 2 tbsp
Salt- to taste
Cumin powder - ½ tsp
Dried oregano- ½ tsp
Coriander powder- 1 tsp
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
Vegetable stock - 1 cup
Method :
1. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the rice and toast till slightly golden.
2. Then add the chopped onions and sauté till translucent.
3. ⁠Next add the garlic, sauté till the raw smell of the garlic disappears follows by the sliced jalapeños.
4. ⁠Now in an open flame roast some tomatoes, cool slightly, peel and chop them roughly.
5. ⁠Also add some fresh tomato purée (made with blanched tomatoes) and packet tomato purée for a rich colour.
6. ⁠season with salt and add the other dry dry spices.
7. ⁠Pour the vegetable stock, bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to LOW. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until water is evaporated and rice is cooked through.
8. Once done, remove the pot from heat and let sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
9. Then gently scoop it out with a flat spatula and serve hot garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves and a dash of lime juice.
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