Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

27 mins
Serves 1
tiktok.com

Directions

  1. 1Rinse 1 cup of long grain white rice in a strainer for about 30 seconds or until the water runs clear.
  2. 2Set the rinsed rice aside for 10 to 15 minutes or until it is completely dry.
  3. 3Heat 3 tablespoons of your preferred cooking oil in a wok.
  4. 4Add half an onion and two finely minced garlic cloves to the wok.
  5. 5Sauté the onion and garlic for about 2 minutes.
  6. 6Add two finely chopped Roma tomatoes to the wok and sauté for about 5 minutes.
  7. 7Add the completely dry rice to the wok with the tomato, onion, and garlic mixture.
  8. 8Mix the rice with the sautéed ingredients and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  9. 9Add 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp Mexican oregano, 2 Tbsp tomato chicken bouillon, one finely chopped jalapeño, and half a red bell pepper to the rice.
  10. 10Mix these ingredients and sauté for about 30 seconds.
  11. 11Add 2 cups of water to the rice mixture.
  12. 12Give it one last stir, bring it to a simmer, turn down the burner to low, and cover.
  13. 13Cook for 12 to 15 minutes.
  14. 14Serve and enjoy with your favorite recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 3 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 0.5 an onion onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 Tbsp tomato chicken bouillon
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 0.5 a red bell pepper red bell pepper
  • 2 cups water

Equipment

strainerwokwooden spatulameasuring cupwok lidportable stove