The secret to perfect fluffy Mexican Rice with this simple recipe. Quick, flavorful, and a perfect sidekick to all your Mexican meals!
Classic Fluffy Mexican Rice
Course: Side DishCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
293
kcalTotal time
30
minutesUnveil the secret to perfect fluffy Mexican Rice with this simple recipe. Quick, flavorful, and a perfect sidekick to all your Mexican meals!
Ingredients
- Oil and Spices
3 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 cup Long-Grain Rice uncooked
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- Onions
1/4 cup Onion chopped
- Liquids
2 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Tomato Sauce
- Alternative Ingredients
Vegetable Oil -> Canola Oil for frying
Chicken Broth -> Vegetable Broth vegetarian option
Tomato Sauce -> Pureed fresh tomatoes for fresher taste
Directions
- Oil and Spices – Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Season the rice with garlic salt and ground cumin; continuously stir until puffed and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Onions – Add chopped onions, cooking until they soften and become translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Liquids – Mix in the chicken broth and tomato sauce. Raise the heat to reach a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover, letting it cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Finishing Touches – Once the rice is cooked through and all liquid absorbed, fluff the rice using a fork to separate the grains gently.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 293kcal
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 827mg
- Potassium: 140mg
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 50IU
- Vitamin C: 1.2mg
- Calcium: 20mg
- Iron: 0.7mg
