Description
This Mexican Restaurant-Style Rice recipe offers fluffy, flavorful rice cooked with garlic, tomato sauce, and chicken broth for an authentic and aromatic side dish perfect for any Mexican meal.
Ingredients
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Rice and Aromatics
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cups extra long-grain rice
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce or taco sauce (see notes)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil and brown rice: Heat olive oil in a shallow 3-quart saucepan or medium skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add rice and gently sauté for about 5 minutes until rice is slightly browned and fragrant.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and continue cooking for another 2 minutes to release its aroma.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in tomato sauce or taco sauce, chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Simmer rice: Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce heat to low or medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook for 20 minutes.
- Stir occasionally: Gently stir the rice occasionally with a fork to prevent sticking but avoid overworking it. Do not stir or open the lid during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Rest and fluff: Remove the pan from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
- You can use either tomato sauce or taco sauce depending on your preferred flavor and spice level.
- Make sure to use a pan with a tight-fitting lid to properly steam the rice.
- Long grain rice is preferred for fluffy and separate grains.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican rice, restaurant style rice, garlic rice, side dish, easy Mexican recipe
