Table of Contents
Spanish Rice {Mexican Rice} featuring basmati rice and chopped tomatoes is so easy, yummy, and healthy. It is one of the most popular rice side dishes.
What rice is best for making Spanish Rice?
Basmati rice, which is long grain, aromatic white rice popular in countries like India, Iran, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, is excellent for making Spanish Rice or any rice side dish. This slender-looking white rice is sometimes also referred to as Persian rice.
Jasmine rice is naturally yummy by itself, but won’t be a good choice to make Spanish Rice. This is because Jasmine rice gets softened easier and may turn into mush during the cooking.
How to Make Spanish Rice at Home?
First Thing First is to Prep the Ingredients
Wash and rinse the rice and let it drain and air dry in a colander. Chop the tomato into small cubes and cilantro small pieces. Mince garlic using a compact food processor.
The second is to stir-fry rice with Tomatoes and Seasonings
Turn the heat to medium-high and heat a 12-inch nonstick frying pan for 1 minute. For making Spanish Rice, you will need a non-stick pan. Then add the olive oil, chopped tomatoes, and white, toss, and turn using a pair of bamboo spatulas. Cook for about 3 minutes, or till tomatoes are softened and rice is slightly browned.
Mix the dry spices (salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin) in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spices and minced garlic evenly over the rice. Continue to toss and turn for about 1 minute, or till fragrant. Then pour the 4 cups of chicken broth or water along the edge of the pan. Mix well, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove the lid, use the pair of bamboo spatulas to toss and turn, and then turn the heat to simmer, cover the pan with the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
All dong! Turn off the heat. Pour in the squeezed lemon juice in a cricular fashion, toss to blend. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Spanish Rice Recipe {Easy Yummy Healthy Way}
Spanish Rice {Mexican Rice} featuring basmati rice and chopped tomatoes are so easy, yummy, and healthy.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
- 8 oz tomatoes, 2 small tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp cumin, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or paprika
- 4 cups of chicken, vegetable broth, or water
- 1 lime juice
- a small bunch of cilantro
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the rice and let it drain and air dry in a colander. Chop tomatoes into small cubes and cilantro into small pieces. Mince garlic using a compact food processor. Mix the dry spices (salt, black pepper, chili powder, and cumin) in a small bowl.
- Turn the heat to medium-high and heat a 12-inch nonstick frying pan for 1 minute and then add the olive oil. Use a silicone spatula to spread evenly across the pan base. Add the rinsed rice, and chopped tomatoes. Toss, turn, and stir fry for about 3 minutes, or until rice is slightly browned.
- Sprinkle the spices and minced garlic evenly over the rice. Continue to toss and turn for about 1 minute, or till fragrant. Then pour the 4 cups of chicken broth or water along the edge of the pan. Mix well, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove the lid, use the pair of bamboo spatulas to toss and turn, and then turn the heat to simmer, cover the pan with the lid and cook for 5 minutes.
- All done! Turn off the heat. Pour in the squeezed lemon juice in a cricular fashion, toss & turn to blend. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Recommended Products
As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small amount of commission from the qualifying purchases.
-
Stainless Steel Colander/Strainer with larger holes -
Compact Food Processor -
Coffee/Spice Grinder -
Soeos Premium Sichuan Chili Powder 8oz(226g), All Natural -
Organic Red Chili Pepper Crushed -
HQOExpress | Organic Paprika | 18 oz. Chef Jar -
Organic Tellicherry Whole Black Peppercorns -
Organic Whole Cumin Seeds -
Bamboo Spoons & Spatula -
Small Silicone Spatulas -
Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan -
Authentic Royal Basmati White Rice
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 2 cupsAmount Per Serving Calories 195Total Fat 3.3gSaturated Fat 0.5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2.8gCholesterol 0mgSodium 294mgCarbohydrates 37gFiber 0.5gSugar 0.9gProtein 5.4g
Nutrition calculation is provided by"NutritionValue.org" to the best of my knowledge. Nevertheless, I use lots of homemade, all natural, unprocessed, unrefined raw & wholesome ingredients which are not always readily available in the referenced source. Therefore the calculation may not always be accurate.
