Mexican Red Rice (Arroz Rojo)
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
This Mexican red rice dish is a wonderful side for chicken enchiladas or beef fajitas. Don't like spice? Omit the serrano chile pepper or sub with bell pepper.
How to Make It
Step 1
Put rice in a pot and cover with an inch of cold water. Swish around until water is milky; pour off water. Repeat rinsing twice; then drain rice well in a colander and let dry 15 minutes.
Step 2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add rice and cook, stirring, 2 minutes; then increase heat to medium and cook until rice starts to turn golden, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée onion, garlic, chile, and chopped tomatoes.
Step 3
Add tomato purée to rice, increase heat to high, and cook, stirring, until purée has been mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes (it will bubble and spatter). Stir in chicken broth and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
Step 4
Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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user's Review
I substituted a jalapeno pepper for the serrano but every thing else was the same. This was good and I made with chicken enchilada's. One thing when you add the pureed tomato mixture to the rice it says it will bubble and splatter. Take this very seriously. I'm pretty sure I have tomato on my ceiling now.
SuzanneM's Review
This was easy enough to make. However, I ended up with too much tomato puree (what SIZE white onion?)so the recipe took longer than stated. I would also cut down on the chili pepper (personal preference). It was great with beef fajitas (marinated in olive oil,chili powder and lime juice,then grilled)and a salad.
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Love it!