# Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

A quick and easy recipe for preparing Mexican Red Rice, a flavorful side dish.

- Total time: 27 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- strainer
- wok
- wooden spatula
- measuring cup
- wok lid
- portable stove

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMwXMWBx/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e098d30a-abe4-4221-878a-3c8ecda67bd1
- Extracted: 2025-11-15

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