Description
A flavorful and authentic Mexican rice recipe passed down from my mother-in-law, featuring perfectly toasted rice infused with a rich tomato and spice blend. This dish is a must-have side for any Mexican-inspired meal, offering a taste of tradition and home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 roma tomatoes
- 1 piece of onion (about 1/4 of a medium onion)
- 1 tablespoon salt
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Knorr tomato bouillon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 4 cups hot water
- A little over 1/4 cup oil (for frying)
- 2 cups long grain rice or jasmine rice
- Optional: 1 jalapeño (for flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: Blend the roma tomatoes, onion, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, Knorr tomato bouillon, cumin, and hot water until smooth.
- Fry the Rice: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the rice and fry until light brown.
- Cook the Rice: Pour the blended tomato mixture over the rice. Stir to combine, then cover and cook on medium heat until the rice absorbs the liquid (about 20-25 minutes).
- Rest and Fluff: Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
- Optional Jalapeño: You can place a jalapeño in the rice while it cooks for added flavor.
Notes
- Flavor Adjustment: Taste the rice after adding the tomato mixture and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Jalapeño: Adding a jalapeño is optional but recommended for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup
- Calories: ~250 kcal
- Sugar: ~2g
- Sodium: ~900mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg