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Mexican Party Rice Recipe

There ain't no party without the flavor of Party Rice! Every beautiful culture has a flavor, and here I share mine. This rice makes me happy, and it will make you happy too. You decide whether you want to add veggies but I keep it OG because (party) simple and tasty arroz Mexicano is a must.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time23 minutes
Course: Rice Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican-American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat
Keyword: arroz Mexicano, cilantro lime rice recipe, Mexican party rice, red rice recipe, Spanish Rice
Servings: 14 people
Calories: 99kcal
Author: Erika Garibay - LQC Recipes

Equipment

  • Nonstick pan with lid
  • Large bowl to rinse the rice
  • Stirring spoon
  • Knife

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups rice rinsed.
  • 1 can tomato sauce 5 ounce can, salted or unsalted
  • 2 cups chicken broth low sodium
  • 1/2 whole onion half of whole. Dicing is optional.
  • 2 cloves garlic whole
  • 1 tbsp salt add .5 tsp for extra savory rice.

LQC diy spice blend for rice

  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp paprika optional
  • 1/2 tsp parsley optional (will leave green flakes).

Instructions

To make the party rice

  • Fry oil in pan on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile rinse the rice well and drain.
  • After the 3 minutes have passed, add Rice to pan and stir frequently so that all parts touch oil and rice appears toasted (not burned). This will be about 2.5-3 minutes. This step is very important, don't shorten the time.
  • Combine all other ingredients and seasonings in pot, give a few stirs and cover with lid. Let cook on medium heat for 18 minutes. Set timer as a friendly reminder.
  • Once cooked, keep lid on for 5-minutes, then remove. Place a linen kitchen towel over rice as it cools (this helps retain the moisture and prevents rice from drying out from the top).

Notes

  • Recipe yield - About 7 cups of flavorful rice.
  • Add extra 1/2 cup water if you want softer rice and keep the same cook time. This is also know as arroz aguado, not to be confused with soup. It is not soupy.
  • Storage - Store in a food-safe container with a lid. Properly stored rice will last in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
  • Total stove cook time - 18-20 minutes to cook.
  • Cool time - 5 minutes.

For all my tips and tricks related to this tasty Mexican Party Rice Recipe, visit the full post at LatinasQueComen.com. There you will find all the details and more good food for the party suggestions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 5oz | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 626mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg