Mexican Red Rice

Rice is lightly fried before absorbing a tomato broth with small peas throughout.

Mexican Red Rice

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MexicanFood
15 minPrep
37 minCook
52 minTotal
EasyDifficulty
Servings

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse rice and drain thoroughly; finely chop or blend tomatoes.
  2. Heat oil over medium heat; stir rice and onion for 4 minutes, then garlic for 20 seconds.
  3. Add tomatoes and cook 2 minutes; add stock, bring to a boil and stir in peas.
  4. Cover and cook over very low heat for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender; rest off heat 10 minutes and fluff.

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Tips

  • Drain rice well before frying to reduce splattering.
  • Keep the lid closed during the rest so the grains finish steaming.

Original recipe by the FileYay team. Amounts are a starting point, so taste and adjust as you go.

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