Rice is a staple in the Mexican diet. Many Mexican dishes are served with rice or made with rice. It can serve as a base for the dish, enhanced with vegetables and meat. Sometimes the rice can be flavored with broth and spices and then steamed before being served. It is easy to cook, you only need water or broth to boil and simmer the rice in. In Mexico, the dishes are tasty and colorful. They have the makings of Spanish, Caribbean, Latin and Mayan influences. If you're looking for a new way to serve your rice, then here are some recipes that you can use.
The first recipe for Mexican rice gives a full flavor that is satisfying. You need to saute green bell peppers, garlic and onions in a deep skillet until the vegetables are softened. Put the rice in the skillet until it is browned and the flavor has been absorbed. Mix in some tomatoes, salt, beef broth and chili powder. Allow the mixture to boil before covering the skillet and lowering the heat of the stove. Allow the mixture to simmer for 20 minutes until the broth has been absorbed. When the rice is cooked, season if needed. Serve this with a beef dish for the main course.
Here's another recipe that uses tomatoes to flavor the rice for an authentic Mexican flavor. Cook long grain rice in a sauce pan with hot oil, stirring constantly. This action allows the rice to puff up. Add some cumin and salt while the rice is cooking. Cook some onions on one side of the pan until soft and tender. Mix it in with the rice and then add chicken broth and tomato sauce. Stir until well incorporated and then allow it to boil. Reduce the heat and cover the pan. Let it simmer for 25 minutes, stirring the mixture with a fork from time to time.
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