Name: Easy Mexican Rice Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons avocado oil or sub with your favorite oil; 1 cup long grain white rice; 1 clove garlic; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cups water; 0.25 cup tomato paste; 1 tsp kosher salt; cilantro

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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe

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Heat the oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add the rice and cook, stirring often until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.

Add the water, tomato paste and salt to the pan and stir well to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.

When the rice is done, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes to steam. Garnish with cilantro, if desired, and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast the Rice First 🍚
Lightly toast the dry rice in oil for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness by creating a protective coating on each grain.
Bloom Your Spices 🌶️
Fry the garlic and cumin in oil for 30 seconds before adding tomato paste to unlock their essential oils and deepen the overall flavor complexity of your rice.
Use the Right Rice-to-Water Ratio 💧
Maintain a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to liquid (1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water) to achieve perfectly tender grains that aren't mushy or undercooked.
Don't Stir During Cooking 🚫
Resist the urge to stir once you've added the liquid—let the rice steam undisturbed for 15-18 minutes to develop a flavorful crust on the bottom called socarrat.
Add Cilantro Off Heat 🌿
Fold in fresh cilantro after removing the pan from heat to preserve its delicate flavor and vibrant color, preventing it from becoming bitter or darkened.