Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice (or brown rice with adjustments for cooking time and liquid)
– 1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
– 1 teaspoon minced garlic (from 1-2 small cloves)
– 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
– 1/4 cup tomato sauce or 2 pureed fresh tomatoes blended with onion and garlic
– 2 teaspoons tomato bouillon granules or 2 cubes (or substitute with chicken bouillon)
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1 carrot, diced (optional)
– 1/2 cup peas, frozen or fresh (optional)
– 3 cups water or chicken broth (if not using tomato bouillon)
– 1-3 whole serrano peppers (optional; added during cooking for flavor, then removed before serving)
Instructions
1-First, rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear to remove starch and prevent clumping.
2-Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the rice and stir to coat it evenly.
3-Toast the rice until it’s lightly golden brown, which takes about 10 minutes stir regularly to avoid burning.
4-Stir in the tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes, garlic, and onion until they’re well mixed.
5-Add the tomato bouillon, salt, carrot, peas, and water or broth; place serrano peppers on top if you’re using them.
6-Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
7-Remove from heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes before gently fluffing it with a fork for the best texture.
Last Step:
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🍚 Always rinse rice thoroughly until water runs clear – this removes excess starch and ensures perfectly fluffy, non-gummy rice
🌶️ Keep serrano peppers whole during cooking to infuse flavor without adding much heat, or leave them out for a milder taste
⏰ Let the rice rest covered for 5 minutes off the heat – this crucial step allows steam to redistribute for perfect texture
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg