Arroz Mexicano rojo

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Rinse the rice

Step 2

Place the rice in a bowl and rinse it with warm water, gently stirring it with clean hands. Let it sit until the water cools.

Step 3

Then rinse it several times under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain very well and let the rice dry completely.

Step 4

2. Make the tomato sauce

Step 5

Chop the tomatoes and ¼ onion.

Step 6

Add them to a blender along with the garlic clove. Blend until completely smooth. Set aside.

Step 7

3. Toast the rice

Step 8

Heat a little vegetable oil in a pot over high heat.

Step 9

Once the oil is hot, add the well-drained rice. Fry, stirring frequently, until the rice becomes lightly golden and makes a slightly crackling sound when stirred.

Step 10

4. Add the onion, garlic, and tomato

Step 11

Add a little finely chopped onion and garlic, if desired.

Step 12

Stir well, then add the blended tomato mixture.

Step 13

Reduce the heat and continue cooking for a few minutes, allowing the tomato mixture to fry together with the rice.

Step 14

5. Heat the broth

Step 15

Meanwhile, heat the 2 cups of chicken broth in a separate pot.

Step 16

Once hot, season with salt and/or chicken bouillon powder to taste.

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6. Add the broth and vegetables

Step 18

Pour the hot chicken broth over the rice.

Step 19

Add:

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• The diced carrot

Step 21

• ¼ cup peas

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• 1 whole chile

Step 23

Stir gently.

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7. Cook the rice

Step 25

Bring the rice to a boil.

Step 26

Once it begins boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to very low.

Step 27

Cook for approximately 15 minutes.

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8. Fluff the rice

Step 29

After 15 minutes, gently fluff the rice with a fork or spoon, making sure the tomato and vegetables are evenly distributed.

Step 30

Cover again and cook for 2 more minutes over low heat.

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9. Let it rest

Step 32

Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered.

Step 33

Let the rice rest for 20–30 minutes. This allows it to finish cooking and absorb any remaining moisture.

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10. Cool

Step 35

Remove the lid and allow the rice to cool slightly.

Step 36

This helps the grains separate and prevents the rice from becoming mushy.

Step 37

11. Serve

Step 38

Remove the garlic clove and chile if desired.

Step 39

Fluff the rice one final time and serve.

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💡 Meal Prep Tip

Step 41

If you’re making this for meal prep, allow the rice to cool completely before transferring it to containers. This helps preserve the texture of the individual grains.