Boom! Done! Your Mexican rice is ready to serve. So easy to make, isn’t it? Serve it as a flavorful side dish and everyone will love you for it. It’s that good! It’s restaurant style Mexican Rice, and it’s the perfect side dish for pretty much all Mexican food. In Mexico, you’ll hear it referred to as “arroz rojo” or “arroz Mexicano”. Some people confuse it with Spanish rice, which has some similarities, but is something different altogether. It goes with so many dishes and really does make the perfect side dish, though you can also mix in extra vegetables and/or proteins to turn it into a simple evening meal or snack. Let’s talk about how to make Mexican rice, shall we? Tomato-Chili Puree. Add the onions, chili peppers, garlic, tomatoes, Mexican oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to a food processor or blender. Process until smooth and set aside. Toast the Rice. Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the rice. Cook 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly toasted. You will see it turn a nice golden brown. Be careful not to burn the rice. Covering the rice will help it become nice and fluffy, and absorb all that delicious liquid. If the rice gets too dry, add a few tablespoons of extra chicken broth or water. Fluff and Serve. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro and lime juice. Serve. You can freeze Mexican rice, though it does affect the texture.
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That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this Mexican Rice recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and what you served it with! Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
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This recipe was updated on 12/21/22 to include new information, photos, and video. It was originally published on 8/17/22.
