Authentic Mexican Rice



Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  2. 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
  3. 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
  4. 1/4 medium onion , finely diced
  5. 1/4 cup tomato sauce , or 2 pureed tomatoes
  6. 2 tomato bouillon cubes , chopped (these can be found in the Mexican food aisle at Walmart or your local grocery store)
  7. 1/4 teaspoon salt
  8. 1 carrot , diced
  9. 1/2 cup peas (frozen or fresh)
  10. 3 1/4 cups water
  11. 3-4 whole serrano peppers , optional


 Instructions


  • Rinse and drain the rice in a fine mesh strainer.
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add the rice and stir to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden brown all over (about 10 minutes).
  • Add tomato sauce, garlic, and diced onion to the pan. Stir. Add the tomato bullion cubes, salt, carrots, peas, and water (and serrano peppers, if using. They add a little flavor, but not spice.).
  • Cook, stirring, until bullion cubes are completely dissolved. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low and cook for about 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed.  Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

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