mexican rice?

jenn · Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 3

does anyone have a fool proof (and fairly easy) recipe for mexican rice?
thanks in advance. :wink:

tj · Joined: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 39

jenn wrote: does anyone have a fool proof (and fairly easy) recipe for mexican rice?
thanks in advance. :wink:

Sorry in advance that this isn't particularly helpful, but the latest issue of Cook's Illustrated had an article about how to best make Mexican rice. So if you pick up last month's issue, it'll be in there.

cocodrilo · Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 193 Location: Kurashiki, Japan

Arroz a la Mexicana

4 Tbs salad oil
2 Tbs butter or margarine
2 cups long-grain rice
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 Anaheim chiles, stemmed, seeded & chopped(or 4 oz. can diced green chiles)
3/4 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
4 cups regular strength chicken broth
1/4 cup firmly packed fresh cilantro(coriander) leaves, chopped

Heat oil & butter in a 4-6 quart pan over med. high heat. When butter is melted, add rice & cook, stirring, until lightly browned(about 3 minutes). Add garlic, onion & chiles & continue to cook, stirring, for 5 more minutes. Add tomatoes & broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover & simmer until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender(25-30 minutes). Remove from heat & stir in cilantro. Serves 6(384 calories per serving).

jenn · Joined: 29 Jun 2004 Posts: 3

thanks, cocodrilo!!

i ll try it!

tj...i wasnt able to get that issue afterall! thanks though!