Mexican Red Rice

Recipe courtesy Ingrid Hoffmann, 2008

Show: Simply Delicioso with Ingrid HoffmannEpisode: Choco Loco

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
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Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon achiote powder
1 bay leaf
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

Directions

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onion is soft, about 2 minutes. Add the rice, achiote powder, and bay leaf. Cook and stir until the rice is opaque, about 2 minutes,

Add the tomatoes and broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until the liquid evaporates to just below the level of the rice, about 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to the low, cover, and cook until the rice is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork and serve with Chocolate Chicken Mole, if desired.

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Lisa East Lansing, MI 11-14-2009
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Great Side!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I'll make this rice with anything Mexican from now on- it was easy and delicious. I added a poblano pepper to change it up,... and I couldn't find achiote so I just used some chili powder, but thought it turned out great!Read more
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Tom Austin, TX 07-12-2009
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Fantastic....with a slight change.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe about 10 times. Usually with fish tacos. I stopped adding the bay leaf because it didn't seem to add... anything. But, here's the BIG secret that turned this recipe from good to great....use canned tomatoes with sweet onions in them. We live in Texas and HEB has there own brand that work great.Read more
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C Lake Forest, CA 05-05-2009
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Excellent base recipe to get creative with!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I actually used this recipe as inspiration, but made my own variation on it based on what I had on hand. I diced a clove... of garlic and used some chopped frozen onions (I was out of fresh), sauteed that like they said, did 1 cup of rice (there are only 2 of us), and since I had half of a *small* can of tomato sauce (maybe 4oz total) to use up, used the half can plus a whole can of regular chicken broth, plus some seasoned salt, poultry seasoning (not much), and the bay leaf. Far from authentic, I'm sure, but it makes a sweet, flavorful rice dish that even my picky eater is likely to eat. I like this recipe in terms of providing a stripped-down basic idea that gives you what you need and leaves room for you to add your own flair to.Read more
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katrina grapevine, TX 05-05-2009
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bland
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I've made many Mexican rice dishes and am always looking for more authentic, delicious recipes to add to the stack. This one... was not it! I followed the recipe to the letter even adding the achiote powder( which I love, wonderful smokey kick) My husband and stood exchanging confused disappointed glances at each other while standing over the stove after the first taste test. It was a bland tomato and rice mix, and that is giving it to much credit. I tried adding some black beans, jalape?os, and green chilies and it still lacked life.We ended up tossing the rice after only a few bites. I suppose if you like very mild, meek rice dishes with a strong tomato base than this recipe is for you. But if you are searching for a lively, authentic Mexican (or even Tex-Mex) rice dish, keep on searching....one of my fall back recipes is Emeril's Mexican rice casserole its not hop around the kitchen great but it is consistently a good side dish for any meal, add the saffron its worth it.Read more
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Rebecca Flagstaff, AZ 03-16-2009
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Yummy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this rice lots, it's so deliciose...I found achiote powder at a mexican grocery in my town.
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mary pat wilmington, DE 03-07-2009
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Extremely BLAND - needs help!!!!!!!
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I followed the recipe exactly and found this rice dish to have NO flavor what-so-ever! My family had the same opinion. ... It definitely needs salt (or use regular chicken broth) and I strongly suggest as the other reviewers said to use Rotel or your favorite salsa INSTEAD of crushed tomatoes. I will try to doctor it up with some beans and additional spices.Read more