Authentic Tomato Rice (Print View)
Soft and flavorful tomato-infused Mexican-style rice. A great choice for side dishes or filling burritos and enchiladas.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
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1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
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2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
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8 oz can of tomato sauce
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1 ½ cups broth or chicken stock
→ Seasonings
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½ tsp cumin, ground
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp garlic salt
# Directions:
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Place the rice in a fine strainer and rinse under running water till clear. This is optional but can improve the final texture by reducing starchiness.
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Warm up the oil in a medium-sized (4-quart) pot over medium-high heat. Toss in the rice and stir now and then. Let it go for 3-4 minutes until you notice a slight change in color.
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Drop in the broth, tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder, and garlic salt. Crank the heat to high and wait for it to bubble up quicker than a kettle.
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Give it one last stir, pop the lid on, and turn the heat way down to low. Let it chill there for about 20 minutes.
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Take off the lid and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Then use a fork to fluff it up and serve.
# Notes:
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If you have a heavy pot with a tight lid, that works perfectly to trap the steam in.