Mexican Rice Recipe

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Mexican Rice Recipe

One of the greatest things about food today is that every person has the opportunity to sample cuisine from various countries and cultures in the world without stepping out of their own countries to do so.

Many people in the U.S. are willing to try authentic Spanish foods or any Hispanic food like a simple Mexican rice recipe due to the influx of Hispanics in the U.S.

Hispanic food influence is noticeable in the number of restaurants and products that cater to Hispanic culture lovers.

When you're in a Hispanic food mood, you just have to make yourself a meal of Mexican rice. There are many varieties for this kind of dish and you shouldn't confuse this recipe with Spanish rice found in authentic Spanish food.

Should I Use a Rice Cooker?

My answer is why not? I have used it for years and it only helps make the rice more enjoyable. It cooks the rice in such a way it becomes softer and moist. Good to perfection

What I love about using a rice cooker is that it allows you to steam vegetables at the same time, which is a perfect complement for any rice.

Particular rice cookers like the Panasonic SR42HP have features like see through glass to monitor your cooking, non stick inside, automatic rewinding cord, and a great capacity. Imagine Mexican rice for the entire family with no sweat!

Going back to the Mexican rice recipe, you can have this rice meal on its own or you can mix it with other Mexican dishes and other foods from Hispanic culture.

With this kind of rice, you have to remember that cooking rice properly as well as using quality chicken stock or broth is the key to a tasty Mexican rice meal.

Making a Mexican Rice Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup of long grain white rice

1 � cups chicken broth

1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

� green bell pepper

� red onion

1 big red tomato

1 fresh jalapeno pepper

1 cube chicken bullion

� teaspoon of ground cumin

1 clove of garlic

� cup of chopped fresh cilantro

pepper to taste

Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Cook the rice over medium heat with the vegetable oil for three minutes.
2. Pour the broth in and bring that to a boil.
3. Stir in the vegetables that are finely chopped.
4. Season the rice with the spices, the garlic and the bouillon cube.
5. Bring the Mexican rice to boil again and cover it for 20 minutes at a reduced heat. If using a rice cooker follow timing for your specific cooker.
6. Enjoy.

A Bit of History

Now that you know how to make yourself a nice meal of Mexican rice, you might be wondering where all this came from. The Mexican rice recipe actually finds its roots in the conquest of Mexico by the Spaniards.

What used to be a nomadic society that thrived on hunting wildlife like deer and rabbits turned into a society that planted corn and other vegetables.

When the Spaniards came in 1521, they brought the taste for rice, spices, etc. From that time on, there was a good mix of all the ingredients found naturally in Mexico with the ingredients introduced by the Spanish conquistadores.

On the rice, herbs like coriander and spices like cumin were mixed in. Maize that grew abundantly in Mexico was made into tortillas and a whole new gastronomic adventure begun.

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