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Mexican Rice
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Mexican Rice

35 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • yellow onion (halved)Produce0.5 pieces
  • white rice (unwashed)Grains400 g
  • waterBeverages960 ml
  • tomato bouillonPantry30 g
  • chicken bouillonPantry15 g
  • cumin (ground)Spices1 g
  • garlic powderSpices1 g
  • cilantro (sprigs, optional)Produce3 pieces
  • oil (for cooking)Pantry30 ml

per serving

Nutrition

269kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
2 g
Fat
5 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Stovetop

step by step

Method

  1. Toast the rice

    • Heat the oil in a pan.
    • Add the onion and the rice.
    • Toast until the rice is slightly browned and golden.
    Step 1
  2. Add the liquid and seasonings

    • Add the water, tomato bouillon, chicken bouillon, cumin and garlic powder.
    • Combine well.
    Step 2
  3. Add the cilantro

    • Add the cilantro sprigs on top of the rice.
    Step 3
  4. Cook the rice

    • Turn down the heat and cover.
    • Let it cook until the liquid is absorbed.
    Step 4
  5. Fluff and steam

    • Remove the cilantro.
    • Fluff the rice and let it steam; it may look watery at first, keep fluffing.
    Step 5