Mexican Rice (arroz Rojo)
  1. Heat Manteca in a pan and coat the bottom well

  2. Add 1.5 cups rice to the pan

  3. Add diced onion to the rice

  4. Toast the rice and onion mixture until golden brown, stirring frequently to avoid burning

  5. Add the can of tomato sauce and fry for about a minute

  6. Add 2 cups of hot water and dissolve chicken bouillon in it

  7. Season with onion powder and garlic powder to taste

  8. Mix well and taste the broth to ensure proper seasoning

  9. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover

  10. Simmer covered on low heat for 20 minutes without opening the lid

  11. After 20 minutes, remove lid and stir the rice

  12. Turn off heat, cover again, and let sit for 10 minutes

  13. Serve with picadillo or desired toppings

Course🍚Side Dish

DietsPescaterian🥛Dairy-free...

Category🍚Rice

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions📆Everyday👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 25m

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