Mexican Rice

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp minced seeded serrano chiles
  • 2 cups long grained white rice
  • 3 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 1/4 cups packed coarsely chopped fresh cilantro (DRESSING)
  • 1 cup olive oil (DRESSING)
  • 5 Tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves (DRESSING)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin (DRESSING)
  • 1 tsp minced seeded serrano chiles (DRESSING)

Instructions

1

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and serrano; sauté until onion is translucent, about 9 minutes.

2

Mix in rice; stir 2 minutes.

3

Mix in broth and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook until rice is just tender and broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

4

Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

5

Transfer rice to bowl; cool to barely lukewarm, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 hours. Add 1/2 cup Cilantro Dressing to rice; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

6

DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth. Season dressing with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature; rewhisk before using.)

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Aug 2011 Added