LauraIf all cooks were limited to choosing just one main ingredient, it would be rice.Rice is an essential part of the daily diet in many parts of the world.Mexican Rice Recipe is a colorful and tasty side dish to accompany most home-cooked Mexican meals.It goes great with refried beans to complement the main course, along with the traditional corn tortillas.
Mexican Rice Recipe
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Author: Laura
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 4 spoonfuls of sunflower oil
- 2 cups of rice moistened in hot water, then rinsed in cold
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 white onion
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- Salt and pepper added to taste
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- ½ cup tender peas
- ½ cup of finely chopped carrots
- 2 whole jalapeno peppers
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ lemon (the juice).
Instructions
- Blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Strain and set aside.
- Fry the rice in the oil.
- Add the blended mixture –step 1.
- Fry until crisp.
- Add the celery, peas, carrots, jalapenos, parsley, chicken broth, and lemon juice, with salt added to taste.
- As it begins to steam, cover and continue cooking with low heat.
- Cook until done, a period of about 20 minutes.
- Serve.
Mexican Rice Recipe Tips:
- Perhaps the best advice when it comes to cooking rice is to simply leave it alone. It is tempting to stir and mix while it is cooking. Unfortunately, too much stirring can negatively impact the grains; leading to a rice that is too soft or sticky.
- Normally rice is cooked in plain water. Adding a quantity of chicken broth is a good idea and improves taste. If broth is not available you can season the water with a small quantity of lemon juice, flavored vinegar and a pinch of herbs.
- Rice should be kept fresh and stored in a cool place. This helps to minimize the loss of its nutritional contents. Hermetically sealed and refrigerated rice can remain fresh for as long as a year.
- Many of the nutrients in rice are filtered into the water while in the process of cooking. So it is best to cook until most of the water has been absorbed, rather than strain the excess.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS FOR SOME INGREDIENTES IN THE MEXICAN RICE RECIPE
- RICE is high in carbohydrates and amino acids. It contains vitamins E, B1, B2, minerals, Phosphorous, Iron, Potassium, and Calcium as well as niacin and riboflavin. , Its properties are ideal for control of gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, hypertension and cholesterol.
- CARROTS are rich in phosphorus and vitamin A, C, B6 and fiber. Its nutritional potency helps improve vision and maintain healthy skin. It is an antioxidant and is good for the digestion and overall health.
- CELERY contains vitamin C and potassium. It works to cleanse the body of liquid toxins.
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