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Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Total time: 38 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: ~2 tbsp oil; 2 cups long-grain rice; 2 cups water; 8 oz tomato sauce; 1 tbsp tomato chicken bouillon; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 cup peas; 1 carrot

⏱ 38 min

An easy Mexican rice recipe that yields fluffy, perfectly cooked grains every time. Rice is fried until golden, then simmered with tomato sauce, bouillon, and vegetables for authentic flavor.

Adapted from a video by Views on the road

MEXICAN RICE RECIPE Step by Step | Views on the road Mexican Food Recipes

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Ingredients

oilfor frying rice~2 tbspest.
long-grain rice2 cups
water2 cups
tomato saucecanned8 oz
tomato chicken bouillon1 tbsp
ground cuminoptional1 tsp
peas1 cup
carrotfinely shredded1

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1
Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Place rice in a metal strainer and submerge it in the hot oil, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes until the rice turns a golden color.
2
Strain the fried rice and transfer it along with the oil into the cooking pot.
3
Keep the burner on medium-high heat and add the water, tomato sauce, tomato chicken bouillon, and cumin. Mix everything well.
4
Add the peas and shredded carrot (or mixed vegetables if preferred) and cover the pot with a lid.
5
Once the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 16 minutes.
6
After 16 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice rest in the pot for 10 minutes.
7
Gently fluff the rice with a fork or spoon to combine all ingredients evenly. Serve immediately.

Mexican Rice

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