Mexican Rice

Name: Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 white onion, sliced; 1 cup white rice, rinsed; 1 whole jalapeño; 2 cups water; 1 tbsp tomato bouillon powder; 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

A flavorful and perfectly seasoned Mexican rice recipe, made with toasted rice, onions, and a blend of tomato and chicken bouillon for an authentic taste.

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Total

40 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$17–$28

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 white onion, sliced
1 cup white rice, rinsed
1 whole jalapeño
2 cups water
1 tbsp tomato bouillon powder
1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
1/4 cup cilantro, choppedoptional

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Instructions

1
In a hot pan with olive oil, add the sliced white onion.
2
Add the rinsed white rice and sauté with the onions until the rice is golden and crispy.
3
Add the whole jalapeño to the pan and continue toasting.
4
Pour in the water.
5
Add the tomato bouillon powder and chicken bouillon powder. Stir to combine.
6
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pan with a lid.
7
Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid during this time.
8
After 20 minutes, remove the lid and add the chopped cilantro.
9
Replace the lid, turn off the heat, and remove the pan from the burner. Let it sit covered for 10 more minutes.
10
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.