Make Your Own: Simply Amazing Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe
This Authentic Mexican Rice recipe is exactly what your table needs. Fragrant, fluffy, and vibrant with notes of cumin, garlic, and cilantro, homemade Mexican Rice perfectly complements tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats—guaranteed to become your family's new favorite!
Ingredients
- ¼ Cup Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
- ¾ Cup Vidalia Onion- Finely Diced
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Garlic- Crushed
- 5 Tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- ½ tsp Turmeric for color
- 1 Cup Fresh Cut or Frozen Corn
- 2 Cups Long Grain Rice
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2-1/4 Cups Water
- 2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt ½ tsp for Table or Sea Salt
- ⅓ Cup Cilantro Stems- Finely Chopped
- ¼ Cup Cilantro Leaves- Chopped for garnishing
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients.
- In a medium sized pot, add the oil, onions, and garlic. Cook on medium heat for 2 minutes. Then mix in the tomato paste, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Cook for another 2 minutes while stirring every so often.
- Then add the rice, corn, and cilantro stems. Once mixed in, pour in the chicken broth and water.
- Set the heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover. Stir every 4 to 5 minutes. From simmer to completion is approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the heat and let the rice cool before serving.
- Garnish with some cilantro or green onions and enjoy!!!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5CupCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 707mgPotassium: 197mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 229IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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