Authentic Mexican Style Rice

This is an authentic Mexican-style rice recipe done in an authentic American way. It's just how it would be made in almost all California Mexican restaurants and can easily be replicated at home.

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Cook Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Rice & Grains, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil I used grapeseed
1 cup long-grain white rice
¼ cup finely diced onion white is preferred
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 ¾ cup low-salt chicken broth or water
Salt to taste
Cotia cheese optional

Instructions

Heat the oil in a saucepan with a lid, when hot, add the rice and the onion. Sauté until the rice just begins to turn opaque, about 5 minutes; add the tomato sauce and broth or water, along with about ½ teaspoon salt. Stir, cover, lower the heat, and cook for 25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed (don’t peek, just let it cook); uncover, fluff with a fork, taste and adjust salt. Top with Cotia cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 378mgFiber: 1g

Keyword broken rice, Mexican red rice, Mexican restaurant rice, rice tomato sauce

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