Mexican-style rice

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 30 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice
  • White rice : 1 cup
  • Vegetable oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized, finely chopped
  • Garlic : 2 minced
  • Tomato sauce : 1/4 cup cup
  • Chicken or vegetable broth : 2 cups
  • Salt : 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Frozen peas and carrots : 1/2 cup cup

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Steps

• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent.
• Add the white rice to the skillet and stir to coat the rice with the oil.
• Cook the rice for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to turn golden.
• Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken or vegetable broth, salt, and cumin.
• Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.
• Simmer the rice for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
• In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and carrots to the skillet and stir them into the rice.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork.

Tips

• Use a skillet with a tight-fitting lid to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
• Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to customize the flavor of your Mexican-style rice.

Information

• Mexican-style rice is a popular side dish in Mexican cuisine and pairs well with a variety of main dishes.
• Leftover Mexican-style rice can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.