Arroz de Mexico - Mexican Rice Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Ruth Hitchcock   Arroz de Mexico - Mexican Rice Recipe is a simplified version of the traditional Arroz a la Mexicana using rice, onion, garlic, green chile salsa, chicken broth and cilantro. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Mexican    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:302 calories11.3 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   18 Minutes Cook Time:   35 Minutes Total Time:   43 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup mild green chile salsa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Heat the oil in a skillet. Add rice and cook over medium heat stirring constantly, until puffed and golden.
• Push the rice to one side, add onion and garlic, and cook until onion is soft. Add salsa and cook briefly, stirring to mix rice with onion/salsa mixture.
• Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until all liquid has been absorbed (about 30 to 35 minutes). Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

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