Joanna Gaines Mexican Rice Recipe
Do you love Magnolia Table? I really do. This Joanna Gaines Mexican Rice Recipe is a total classic. It is fluffy and very tasty.
Equipment
- Large skillet with a lid.
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Blender (optional).
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white rice.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
- 1 small white onion chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic minced.
- 1 cup tomato sauce.
- 4 cups chicken broth.
- 1 teaspoon salt.
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin.
- Fresh cilantro for garnish.
Instructions
- Heat oil in your skillet over medium heat. Add the dry rice to the hot oil. Stir it constantly for five minutes. The rice should look golden brown.
- Put the chopped onion into the skillet. Cook it until it becomes soft. Add the minced garlic and stir. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Add the salt and the cumin now. Stir everything together very well.
- Bring the liquid to a boil. Turn the heat down to low. Put the lid on the skillet tightly. Let it cook for 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Keep the lid on for five minutes. This makes the rice very fluffy. Use a fork to fluff it gently.
Notes
- Always toast the rice first. This prevents the rice from getting mushy.
- Use warm chicken broth. It helps the rice cook more evenly.
- Do not lift the lid. The steam does all the hard work.
- Add a squeeze of lime. It makes the flavors pop.