Mexican Rice – Mexican Food
Title: Mexican Rice
Cook time: 40 minutes
Level: Easy
Serving: 3
Hello Friends, this next recipe “Mexican rice” is a traditional dish from Mexico. Mexicans usually love spicy food, in this recipe the rice is not spicy, it get a different flavour with “the cilantro”, a widely used herb in some countries of Latin America. Enjoy this great Mexican Recipe with your family.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup rice
2 tomatoes
2-4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup onions, divided in half
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup cilantro
Directions:
Cook the tomatoes in hot water until skin bursts.
Using a blender, smash the tomatoes with a half of the garlic and onion.
Using a saucepan, brown the rice in oil.
Add the rest of the garlic and onion to rice.
Pour tomato sauce over rice. Do not stir mixture. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the broth and the cilantro.
Let boil for 30 minutes or until rice looks soft.
Serve immediately.
Personal Suggestion: Mexican Rice is a delicious accompaniment for any dish, you can serve with fish, pork, chicken or meat burritos or fajitas. Also you can add to the rice, some sweet corn and peas.
