Let me guide you through how to make Mexican rice at home with a delicious taste. Mexican rice is healthier and more nutritious than regular rice. It is rich in fiber, nutrients and protein. Like other high-fiber fruits and vegetables, Mexican rice is a good source of dietary fiber. Mexican rice is fluffy and does not stick together and the fiber and low fat of rice make it an ideal meal for weight loss with a variety of vegetables.
List of Required Ingredients
For Mexican Masala
- Cumin seeds – 1 tbsp
- Coriander powder – ½ tbsp
- Oregano – 1 tbsp
- Chilli powder – 1 tbsp
- Pink salt – as per taste
For salsa
- 4 medium size tomatoes puree
- 1 big size chopped onion
- 2-3 Chopped green chilli
- Lemon juice – 3 tbsp
- Chopped coriander – 1/2 in small bowl
- Pink salt – as per taste
For Mexican rice
- 1 big soaked bowl of rice
- 1-2 tbsp oil
- 1-2 butter
- 2 chopped garlic
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 medium bowl of corn
- 1 medium bowl chopped carrot
- 1 medium bowl chopped capsicum
- 1 medium bowl of boiled kidney beans
- 2 -3 green chopped green chilli
- ½ small bowl of chopped tomato
- 3 tbsp prepared Mexican masala
- Small bowl of chopped coriander
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- Salt to taste
For Garnished
- Fried nachos
- Chopped coriander
- Grated cheese
Follow the below steps to prepare Mexican Rice Food
- Place a pan on medium flame, add oil and butter, let the butter melt completely and then increase the flame to high, add some garlic and cook on very high flame for 30 seconds or 1 minute.
- Once the above steps are completed add chopped onion, stir and cook until onion turns light golden brownish.
- Also, add tomato puree and pink salt, stir and cook for a minute, reduce the flame and add powdered spices and tomato ketchup, stir and cook on high flame for 3-4 minutes.
- Later add soaked rice and boiled beans, all vegetables (corn, carrot, capsicum, green chili), stir gently and cook for a minute.
- Now, add the vegetable stock and stir gently, taste the stock and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
- Lower the flame, cover and cook on low flame till the rice is cooked, check after 5 minutes and stir it gently otherwise it may stick to the pan. It may take about 10-12 minutes for the rice to cook.
- Once cooked add fresh coriander and turn off the flame, cover and leave for about 5 minutes, after resting, use a fork and fluff the rice.
- Your Mexican rice is ready, top it with some processed cheese, crushed nacho chips with some salsa and serve it hot.
Conclusion
In this blog, I have covered the traditional Mexican Rice Recipe with it’s preparation steps & all the ingredients necessary for this recipe, it’s not only delicious but also suitable for a variety of preferences, including vegetarian.
FAQ
What type of rice is better for making Mexican rice?
I find that most long-grain white rice like Jasmine or Basmati work best. However, some traditional recipes at home use medium-grain rice.
Should I use brown rice instead of white rice for Mexican rice?
Yes, we can replace white rice with brown rice, but it requires more time to cook and the flavor absorption is different or requires more time than white rice, most gym enthusiasts want to create some calorie deficit. To maintain it, you can opt for brown rice.
How to keep Mexican rice from getting mushy?
You can wash the rice thoroughly before cooking it, to remove excess starch. Also, try to avoid stirring the Mexican rice too much, as the rice will release excess starch while cooking which can make it sticky.
What is the recipe for making Mexican rice light red?
Try toasting Mexican rice and then cooking it with some tomato sauce (add as per your requirement) which helps achieve a classic red color. You can also add a pinch of saffron to it.
How to make Mexican rice in advance to make preparation steps easier?
Make a bowl of cooked Mexican rice and add a little salt ahead of time, place this rice in a sealed container and refrigerate for 2-3 days, reheat it if you feel like eating it and wait until ready. Follow the above steps.
