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Sunday, July 13, 2025

HOMEMADE SPANISH RICE RECIPE



HOMEMADE SPANISH RICE RECIPE


This easy, tasty homemade Spanish rice recipe is a great side dish! Soft and tasty, it goes wonderfully with Mexican dishes such as tacos and enchiladas. 

I’ve had Spanish rice at Mexican eateries many times, but it was only this year that I began preparing this Spanish rice recipe myself. Today’s post serves as a public service announcement: if you haven’t begun making your own Spanish rice, now is the moment to begin. You’re truly missing out! 

Spanish rice, known as Mexican rice or arroz rojo, is a rice pilaf that is prepared with garlic, onions, tomatoes, peppers, and various spices. It’s widely consumed across northern Mexico and the southwestern U.S., making it an excellent accompaniment to a simply prepared protein or Mexican dishes such as tacos and enchiladas. 

The following recipe has turned into my preferred technique for preparing Spanish rice. It’s incredibly simple, and it turns out moist, fluffy, and delicious each time. I believe you will really enjoy it. 

Ingredients for the Spanish Rice Recipe

Here are the ingredients you'll need to prepare this simple Spanish rice recipe:
Certainly, rice! Basmati, a type of long-grain white rice, is ideal for this recipe. You may opt for brown rice, but you'll have to raise the broth quantity to 2 cups. Cook the rice for 45 minutes rather than 15. 

Onion and garlic – To enhance rich flavor. 

Extra-virgin olive oil – It enhances the rice’s depth and aids in blending all the flavors together. You can substitute a neutral cooking oil, like avocado or canola oil, if you wish. 

Tomato paste, along with chopped fresh tomatoes or canned tomato sauce – They provide the rice with its characteristic red hue and contribute a zesty tomato taste. You can choose to use either fresh tomatoes that are diced or the sauce from a can. Either choice is excellent! 

Cómo preparar arroz español 

This recipe for Mexican rice is incredibly easy to prepare! Here’s the process: 

Initially, wash the rice. This is my initial action when cooking rice, as it eliminates starches that can make the rice stick together. Put it in a fine mesh sieve positioned over a bowl, and wash it with cool running water until the water in the bowl is clear. 

After that, cook the onion and brown the rice. Warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven on medium heat. Incorporate the onion and sauté until it becomes soft and clear, roughly 5 minutes. 

Incorporate the rice and sauté, stirring frequently, for an additional 2 minutes, until it becomes aromatic. 

Next, incorporate the other ingredients. Incorporate the tomato paste and garlic, then add the diced tomatoes or tomato sauce, jalapeño, salt, and oregano. 

Add the broth and heat it until it boils. 

Lower the heat, place a lid on the pot, and let the rice cook for 15 minutes, or until it becomes tender and the liquid is gone. 

At last, allow the rice to steam. Take it off the heat and allow it to rest, covered, for 10 minutes. 

You’re prepared to assist! Use a fork to fluff the cooked rice and savor it. 

What to Accompany Mexican Rice 

What do I enjoy serving alongside Mexican rice? ¡Comida mexicana! It would make a tasty accompaniment for any of these Mexican-themed dishes: 

  • Simple Enchiladas 
  • Tacos with Mushrooms 
  • Plant-Based Tacos 
  • Tacos with Avocado and Sweet Potato 
  • Tacos with Roasted Cauliflower 
  • Vegan Quesadillas 
  • Casa-made Taquitos 

Here are several additional excellent methods to utilize it: 

Include it in a burrito (or a burrito bowl!) with black beans or pinto beans, fajita vegetables, guacamole, and pico de gallo. 

Display it at your upcoming taco bar with tortillas, your preferred taco toppings, refried beans, salsa, and guacamole. 

Utilize it as the stuffing for filled peppers. Replace it with the cilantro lime rice in this stuffed peppers recipe! 

What is your preferred way to serve Mexican rice? 

Instructions for Storage 

Spanish rice that is left over can be stored in the refrigerator for as long as 4 days. To heat it up, place it in the microwave or on the stovetop with a bit of water or vegetable broth. 

The rice freezes nicely too. Store it in a sealed container or bag in the freezer for as long as 3 months. Defrost it in the microwave or allow it to sit in the fridge overnight. 

Receta de arroz español 

Additional Favorite Rice Dishes 

If you enjoy this Spanish rice recipe, consider trying one of these easy rice dishes next: 

  • Cilantro and Lime Rice 
  • Pilaf of Wild Rice 
  • Coconut Rice 
  • Rice in an Instant Pot 
  • Cauliflower Rice 
  • Or any of these 25 nutritious rice dishes! 



Fixings

2 cups in length grain rice
1/8 cup oil
8 oz pureed tomatoes
6 stems cilantro (discretionary)
1 tsp salt
1 tsp minced garlic
4 cups water
1 shape chicken enhanced bouillon
run cumin
run garlic pepper

Guidelines
Heat oil in enormous griddle on medium hotness.
Add rice and cook until brilliant brown.
Add 1 chicken seasoned bouillon 3D shape to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.
Whenever rice is brown, add water, pureed tomatoes, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to skillet.

Mix and cover container. Let stew for 30-40 minutes or until everything is cooked and there is no fluid left. Cushion prior to serving and ENJOY.Tinto-de-verano.

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AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE



AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE

Mexican Rice, also known as arroz rojo, is a fundamental dish in Mexican cooking! It is a red rice prepared in chicken broth and tomato juice, resulting in its lovely red hue. I picked up this recipe from my Abuela, who got it from her mother. 

This is definitely one of my MOST sought-after Mexican recipes—many of you have shared that you struggle to make arroz rojo correctly, so I experimented in my kitchen and created a foolproof recipe for perfect Mexican rice, every time! 

I strongly suggest that you go through this whole post for crucial details regarding the cooking process. I’m sharing all the tips and tricks my Abuela taught me to consistently make perfect Mexican rice. You can do it! 

Mexican Rice vs. Spanish Rice 

I’m uncertain why, but I’ve observed that individuals often use these terms interchangeably; however, Mexican rice is NOT the same as Spanish rice! 

Spanish rice incorporates saffron and typically has a more yellow hue. It is also denser than Mexican rice, which is generally fluffier and softer. I’m not certain how to cook Spanish rice, so I'm unclear on all the distinctions—what I'm saying is that they are not identical! 

Different people may refer to this using various names. My family from Mexico hails from Jalisco, and my Abuela refers to it as “sopa de arroz.” However, I have some Mexican relatives by marriage from different regions who refer to it as “arroz rojo.” 


Components: 

Long grain rice – My Abuela ALWAYS chooses Mahatma® Rice Extra Long Grain White Rice for this dish! This is extremely crucial and genuinely holds significance. The rice grains are exceptionally lengthy, indicating they have lower starch content and cook to a very fluffy and drier consistency, which is precisely our goal. 

Tomato sauce - you can utilize either fresh or canned tomato sauce! When utilizing fresh tomatoes, it’s important to choose the ripest and reddest ones available if you prioritize color. 

Chicken bouillon - I suggest Knorr chicken bouillon (this is an essential ingredient), but you can use whatever you have on hand. Chicken broth can be used (though it might be somewhat oily), or opt for tomato bouillon for a vegan option. 

Vegetables- my Abuela’s rice is a typical recipe that uses just onions and garlic, but you can include carrots, peas, or red bell pepper if desired. 

Additional seasonings include garlic powder and a pinch of salt for flavor. 

Hot water – regardless of whether you’re using water or chicken broth, the liquid utilized to steam the rice in this recipe must be HOT when added. 

Aromatics—these components are not necessary but will lend your rice a genuinely authentic flavor—cilantro and jalapeno. The jalapeno won't spice up the rice in any way—it simply enhances the flavor, though I do enjoy eating them alongside my meal! 

Grandma's Tips

My grandmother’s name is Estela (I took her name), and she isn’t an excellent cook. Actually, my abuela despises cooking! She learned to prepare arroz rojo from her mother, and I must say it’s a really good recipe. 

Her systematic approach to teaching me how to prepare it many years ago greatly contributed to my ability to consistently make perfect arroz rojo. 

By keeping these tips in mind, you will quickly master this recipe, I assure you: 

Utilize Mahatma® Rice Extra Long Grain White Rice. Believe me, the type of rice you choose is important. The extra long grain rice has lower starch content and results in a drier, fluffier texture when cooked. Jasmine rice is somewhat overly starchy, while basmati rice possesses a fragrance that isn't true to Mexican rice. 

Sauté the rice in oil. Toasting the rice in oil until it achieves a golden hue and puffs slightly is crucial, and this process typically takes around 5 minutes. This is achieved by initially sautéing garlic and onions in oil, followed by adding the rice and continuously stirring it until it becomes nicely toasted. 

Incorporate the garlic powder and chicken bouillon into the toasted rice. As the rice approaches the end of toasting, incorporate the bouillon and garlic powder, then keep stirring/toasting for an additional minute. Mi abuela dice que el arroz capta más sabor de esta forma. 

Sauté the rice with the tomato sauce prior to incorporating water. We aim to blend the tomato sauce with the rice and swiftly combine & fry them together to enhance the tomato taste and achieve a richer red hue. You can truly observe the redness intensifying as you fry it. 

Utilize WARM water! In this case, I am uncertain about the reason. Pero mi abuela me dijo que hay que añadir agua caliente y que el líquido en los bordes de la olla debe estar burbujeando cuando lo eches. I believe this improves the rice's texture – it guarantees that you achieve perfectly fluffy rice that isn't mushy or sticks together. 

Utilize a pot with a thick base. The most effective method to prevent your rice from scorching at the bottom is to use a pot that has a thicker bottom. Opting for a high-quality non-stick or stainless steel is recommended. 

Which texture to seek out 

The desired texture is airy, tender, with small visible pieces of tomato enveloping each grain of rice. Upon lifting the lid and spotting a cluster of tomatoes on top- this is a positive sign! That's what we desire. Simply fluff the rice to combine it. 

The rice ought to be slightly drier (while remaining soft and fluffy). If your rice is excessively damp and soft, you likely used too much water and/or cooked it for too long. 

You can't enjoy rice without beans! 

If you've come this far, you should definitely try making my refried beans as well! Crafted from basic ingredients and genuine Mexican tastes, these homemade refried beans are truly authentic. Es la combinación ideal para el arroz rojo. 

This recipe is generously sponsored by Mahatma® Rice. I always have their products in my kitchen! 




Fixings
  • 1 1⁄2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1⁄4 cup onion, finely diced
  • 4 ounces el pato salsa fresca (or pureed tomatoes assuming you cannot find el pato sauce)
  • 2 1⁄2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon stew powder
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ocean salt
  • pepper

Guidelines
in a bowl consolidate stock, cumin, bean stew powder, salt and a large portion of a jar of el pato sauce .
earthy colored rice, in hot oil, in an enormous skillet for roughly 5 minutes flipping incidentally.
add diced onion, minced garlic, sauté for 1 moment.
add prepared stock, heat to the point of boiling.

lessen hotness to low, cover and stew for 15 minutes. try not to mind the rice before the 15 minutes is up, this will permit steam to get away and may make your rice turn out half-cooked.
the majority of the water will ingest before the brief time limit yet keep covered and keep on steaming for the whole 15 minutes. this will make for amazing rice that isnt crunchy.
following 15 minutes switch heat off, reveal and flip rice over. recuperate and let sit until all the other things is prepared. you can allow the rice to sit concealed for to 25 minutes which will cook out a large portion of the dampness and leave amazing fleecy rice. Cool. Appreciate it!!

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Best Spanish Rice



Best Spanish Rice

Fixings:

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons hacked onion
1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup stout salsa

Guidance
Heat oil in a huge, weighty skillet over medium hotness. Mix in onion, and cook until delicate, around 5 minutes.
Blend rice into skillet, mixing frequently. At the point when rice starts to brown, mix in chicken stock and salsa. Lessen hotness, cover and stew 20 minutes, until fluid has been consumed. Appreciate!How-to-roast-spaghetti-squash.

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Basic Spanish Rice



Basic Spanish Rice

Fixings

1 medium onion, finely hacked
1 little green chime pepper, cleaved
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked normal long-grain white rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon stew powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (8 ounces) pureed tomatoes

Guidance
1 In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium hotness 1 to 2 minutes. Cook onion and uncooked rice in the oil around 5 minutes, blending often, until rice is brilliant brown.
2 Remove skillet from heat. Mix in chime pepper, water, salt, bean stew powder, garlic powder and pureed tomatoes. Hotness to bubbling over high hotness, mixing once in a while. Decrease hotness to low; cover and cook around 25 minutes, blending infrequently, until rice is delicate and pureed tomatoes is consumed. Appreciate it! Hamburger-meat-pie.

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Spanish Rice

 

Spanish Rice


Fixings
    2 tablespoons olive oil (can utilize something like 1/4 cup)
    1 onion, finely hacked (around 1 cup)
    1 garlic clove, minced
    2 cups of medium or long-grain white rice
    3 cups* chicken stock (or vegetable stock if veggie lover)
    1 piling tablespoon tomato glue or 1 cup of diced new or cooked tomatoes, stressed
    Touch of oregano
    1 teaspoon salt

Directions
1 Brown the rice: Heat olive oil in huge skillet on medium/high hotness. Add the rice and mix it so the rice is delicately covered with the oil. Cook on medium high hotness, blending frequently, until a significant part of the rice has seared.

2 Add onion, garlic: Add the onion and cook, mixing habitually an additional 3 minutes, until the onions start to relax. Add the garlic and cook until the onions are clear and mellowed, about brief more.

3 Combine stock, tomato, oregano, salt, and carmelized rice and onions: To save time you can get the stock to a stew a different pot, with the tomato, oregano, and salt.

Add the cooked rice to the stewing stock (or stock to the rice, contingent upon which container has a cover). Or on the other hand you can skirt the stewing step and simply add the stock and tomatoes to the rice.

4 Simmer, cover, cook until the rice has ingested the stock: Bring everything to a stew, cover the pot and lower the hotness to scarcely keep a low stew. Cook for 15-25 minutes, contingent upon the kind of rice and the guidelines on the rice bundle. Eliminate from hotness and let sit for 5 minutes.
Cushion with a fork or spoon to serve. Appreciate it !!!

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Easy Old Fashion Spanish Rice



Easy Old Fashion Spanish Rice


Fixings
1/2 c green pepper, cultivated and hacked
1/4 c onion, hacked
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried basil, squashed
1/2 tsp dried rosemary, squashed
2 Tbsp bacon oil or olive oil or cooking oil
2 c chicken sock or stock
1 c customary white rice
1 c tomato, stripped and cleaved
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp dark pepper
new conference for decorate
acrid cream for fixing

Directions
In a huge skillet with a cover,, cook green pepper, onion, garlic, basil, and rosemary in bacon oil or substitute until veggies are delicate.
Mix in chicken stock.
Add rice, tomato, salt, and pepper to container.
Cook, covered, over low hotness until rice is finished. Great. The plans is served.Penyebab-sariawan-di-gusi-dan-cara

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Spanish Rice Recipe with Ground Beef


 

Spanish Rice Recipe with Ground Beef


Fixings
3/4 pound ground hamburger
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 medium onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon bean stew powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dark pepper
1/2 cup water
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies

Directions
Earthy colored ground meat in a huge skillet over medium hotness, blending regularly. Channel and put away.

Shower olive oil into the skillet over medium hotness. Saute onions until mellowed, around 3 minutes. Add garlic and rice, mixing every now and again until rice is gently seared. Add ground meat, oregano, bean stew powder, cumin, salt, dark pepper, water, and tomatoes. Heat to the point of boiling. Go hotness to low, cover, and stew for 20 minutes or until all fluid is assimilated. Cool. Partake in the Spanish Rice Recipe with Ground Beef plans !!!Spanish-cafe-con-leche.

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Mom’s Spanish Rice



Mom’s Spanish Rice

Fixings:

1 pound lean ground meat (90% lean)
1 huge onion, slashed
1 medium green pepper, cleaved
1 can (15 ounces) pureed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, depleted
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon stew powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-2/3 cups cooked earthy colored rice

Directions
In a huge skillet, cook meat, onion and pepper over medium hotness 6-8 minutes or until hamburger is at this point not pink and onion is delicate, separating meat into disintegrates; channel.

Mix in pureed tomatoes, tomatoes and flavors; heat to the point of boiling. Add rice; heat through, blending once in a while. Cool. Appreciate it!Orxata.

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