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Mexican 25 min Easy
Mexican Rice
Fluffy tomato-tinted rice, a classic Mexican side.
Origin & Story
Arroz rojo ('red rice') is the everyday Mexican rice dish, toasted first then simmered in a tomato broth so every grain is fluffy and full of flavour.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin
Adds warm, earthy depth.
Garlic
Builds the savoury base.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 tomato, pureed
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 cups stock or water
- Salt
- Peas (optional)
Method
- 01
Toast the rice in oil until lightly golden.
- 02
Add onion, garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute.
- 03
Stir in the tomato puree and cook until thick.
- 04
Add the stock and salt, bring to a boil.
- 05
Cover and simmer on low until fluffy.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
Already vegetarian — use vegetable stock or water.
Vegan
Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.