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Easy Restaurant Style Mexican Rice Recipe

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Learn how to make authentic, fluffy Mexican rice at home. This quick recipe uses simple ingredients to deliver the flavorful side dish you love from your favorite Mexican restaurants.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed tomato soup (or 1 cup tomato sauce)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots mix (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add the rice to the pan and cook, stirring constantly, until the rice turns light golden brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. This toasting step is key for fluffy Mexican rice.
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the tomato soup (or sauce), chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine everything.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the heat. If using, gently stir in the frozen peas and carrots mix.
  8. Let the rice stand, covered, for an additional 10 minutes off the heat to steam and finish cooking.
  9. Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, use low-sodium broth and adjust the salt at the end.
  • To achieve truly restaurant-style flavor, do not skip toasting the rice until it is golden brown.
  • If you prefer a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder with the cumin and oregano.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten free, making it a great side dish for many dietary needs.

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Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/easy-mexican-rice-recipe/

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