# Perfect Mexican Rice

Mexican rice is one of the best things at the dinner table.

- Total time: 25 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 Roma tomatoes
- 0.25 white onion
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1 packet chicken bouillon
- 1 packet tomato bouillon
- 2 cups jasmine rice
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 jalapeño

## Instructions

1. Cut two Roma tomatoes in half and add them to a blender.
2. Cut a quarter of a white onion and add it to the blender.
3. Peel and add fresh garlic cloves to the blender.
4. Cover the ingredients in the blender with one cup of water.
5. Add one packet of chicken bouillon and one packet of tomato bouillon to the blender.
6. Secure the lid on the blender and blend until completely smooth.
7. Wash two cups of jasmine rice thoroughly in a bowl, rinsing three to four times until the water is clear.
8. Heat three tablespoons of oil in a pan on medium heat.
9. Add the washed rice to the pan and fry for about five minutes until it gives off a nutty aroma.
10. Pour two cups of water into the pan with the rice.
11. Strain the blended salsa into the rice mixture in the pan.
12. Cut a jalapeño in half lengthwise and add it to the rice mixture for extra flavor (optional).
13. Bring the rice mixture to a boil.
14. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and place the lid on the pan.
15. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 20 minutes.
16. After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and let it sit with the lid on for another 5 minutes.
17. Serve the Mexican red rice with a jalapeño on top.

## Equipment

- blender
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cup
- strainer
- pan
- wooden spoon
- lid
- oven mitt

## Tips

- Always wash the rice to remove excess starch, which can make it mushy and sticky.
- Strain the salsa before adding it to the rice to ensure a smooth texture and clean finish.
- Do not touch your privates after handling chilies, as it will burn.
- Cook the rice undisturbed for 20 minutes on low heat after boiling.
- Let the rice sit for an additional 5 minutes after cooking to ensure it's perfectly done.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtu.be/JD3uQDD9hW8?si=98eIhGlh6NY-Oxu7
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/45f4ba17-2666-4297-9145-f456b75cfc2f
- Extracted: 2025-11-02

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