The Mexican Arroz Rojo (red rice) is the recipe for today. The flavors, spices, and style of cooking are what makes this recipe different. This recipe has a dominating flavor of tomato. This makes it even more delicious.
This recipe not only has good flavors and taste but is nutritious too. It has various ingredients that are good for health and have many beneficial effects on your health. The garlic and peanut oil used in this recipe are very healthy for the body.
To make Arroz Rojo, heat oil in a pan and saute rice, garlic, and onions in it for 2 minutes. Now, add the chicken broth, tomato paste, and salt in it and mix them well. Cook the rice for about 30 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and let them rest for some time. Your Arroz Rojo is ready to serve!
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Arroz Rojo Recipe
Equipment
- Heavy Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 cup Long Grain White Rice
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 2 Tomato (chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 can Tomato Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Peanut Oil
- 1 ¼ cups Chicken Broth
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Take a large and heavy saucepan and heat oil in it.
- Add the rice, garlic and onions and sauté them for about 2 minutes until they are translucent.
- Now, add the chicken broth, tomato paste and salt in it and mix them well.
- Let the mixture boil and reduce the heat to low once it boils. Wait until the rice is cooked. It will take about 30 minutes.
- Now, remove the pan from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, garnish with some coriander and serve immediately.
