Easy Mexican rice that tastes just like what you'll find at Mexican restaurants. Great flavor, good texture and a recipe the whole family can agree on. Perfect side dish to all your favorite Mexican foods! Makes about 3 1/2 cups. Side Dish, Side Dishes For Chicken, Side Dishes Easy, Side Dishes , Side Dishes for BBQ, Side Dishes For Steak
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Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups + 2 Tbsp warm water or unsalted chicken broth 1 medium roma tomato, minced (heaping 1/3 cup) 2 1/2 tsp Caldo de Tomate* 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp chili powder And so on.
Instructions:
First. Whisk together warm water, minced tomato, Caldo de Tomate, onion powder, chili powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 02, Heat olive oil in a medium non-stick saucepan over medium heat. Add rice and saute until opaque and lightly golden, about 2 – 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer.
Step 3, Pour water mixture in (careful, it will steam and sputter!). Stir once to level out rice (water should simmer right away if not bring it up to a simmer).
