Mexican Rice III Recipe
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Mexican Rice III

By: ALANASMOM  
"This is an excellent authentic Mexican rice recipe (not to be confused with Spanish rice) that I make as a side dish with all of my Mexican dishes. The key is cooking the rice properly and using good quality chicken broth or stock."

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, halved

Directions

  1. In a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. Season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20 minutes.

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Amount Per Serving  Calories: 163 | Total Fat: 3.2g | Cholesterol: < 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2008 by christina b 
Authentic or not, this is a fabulous recipe...I leave out the bell pepper though simply... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by ITSGRIM 
Very good rice, although in my mind not entirely authentic. My husband IS an authentic... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2005 by KAET 
I really love this recipe but agree with a previous reviewer that, while it is pretty... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2007 by Meximama 
This is an excellent recipe. The traditional Mexican rice that my Mother-in-law makes takes a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2006 by samina 
I know the recipe calls for white long grain rice, but I tried using brown rice instead to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2006 by Nikki 
Great flavor! Plates nicely too! I do have some advise for another reviewer, SISTAJAI. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by Karen H 
Fabulous! I used all the ingredients and measurements as written, however,I added the chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2004 by SUSANZ 
This is a great recipe, but for the best use of cilantro, you should add it during the last 5... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Just the right side dish served with Chicken Kabobs Mexicana and Best Black Beans. Whether... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by KTCRUISER 
Here's a suggestion: Make sure you bring all your ingredients together before you start... MORE

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