Authentic Mexican Restaurant Rice

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 88.3
  • Total Fat: 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 465.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 1.5 g

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Introduction

This is the only Mexican rice I've made that comes close to the kind you get in a restaurant.

*Recipe adapted from www.cookingclassy.com This is the only Mexican rice I've made that comes close to the kind you get in a restaurant.

*Recipe adapted from www.cookingclassy.com
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp Olive Oil or Vegetable Oil
    1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
    1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
    2 cups warm water
    2 tsp Caldo de Tomate

    Optional Ingredients:
    1/2 tsp Onion Powder or 1/4 cup chopped onion
    1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
    2 Tbsp Fire Roasted Diced Green Chiles
    1/4 cup Diced Tomatoes
    1/4 tsp Chili Powder
    1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Directions

In a bowl whisk together warm water, Caldo de Tomate (Knorr brand usually found in the Latin foods of grocery store), and any other dry seasonings. Set aside.

Heat oil in a non-stick saucepant and heat over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook several minutes, stirring constantly until rice is slightly puffed and golden. Stir in other vegetables and cook slightly.

Add water mixture, stir, and cover pan with lid. Reduce heat to low and allow rice to simmer for 25-30min until water has been absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with fork, cover with lid and allow to rest for 5min.

Serve warm.

Serving Size: Makes 8 1/2-cup servings