Arroz Rojo Mexicano (Mexican Red Rice)

Name: Arroz Rojo Mexicano (Mexican Red Rice)
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 0.25 cup chopped white onion; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1.5 cups hot water; 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt

Instructions

Cook:40min

This recipe for arroz rojo Mexicano, or Mexican red rice, is incredibly easy to make. While some chefs and home cooks add vegetables like peas and carrots, this version lets the tomato flavor shine.

Updated at: Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:32:43 GMT