Arroz Rojo (Red Rice)

Published Aug. 17, 2022

Arroz Rojo (Red Rice)
Johnny Miller for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Sue Li.
Total Time
40 minutes
Rating
4(273)
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Also known as arroz Mexicano, these tomato-slicked grains of rice taste amazing alongside beans, tacos, enchiladas and just about any spread of meat, seafood and vegetables. Esteban Castillo, the author of the “Chicano Eats” cookbook and blog, toasts the rice in garlicky oil first to give the final dish an even richer flavor. A simple spice blend does, too. —Genevieve Ko

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Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6 servings
  • 1⅔cups chicken stock, warmed
  • ¼cup tomato paste
  • teaspoons onion powder
  • ½teaspoon ground coriander
  • ¼teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
  • 3garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1cup long-grain white rice
  • ½cup frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh or frozen corn)
  • Salt
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Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

181 calories; 3 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 32 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 5 grams protein; 285 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the chicken stock, tomato paste, onion powder, coriander, cumin and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the garlic and rice, and cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is fragrant and lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour the stock mixture into the skillet and bring to a full boil. Stir in the mixed vegetables, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the rice has absorbed all of the liquid, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, to steam for another 15 minutes. Uncover and let the steam release for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Season with salt to taste. Serve alongside your favorite dishes.

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Made this yesterday! I used beef stock instead of chicken as that was all I had. I sauteed the onions in oil, then added the spices and garlic, then toasted the rice, then added the stock + paste, then i moved the whole thing to the rice cooker and walked away. it was perfection! Super delicious, savory and hearty, served it with fresh hot tortillas, pickled onion, cilantro, lemon, and canned white beans that I simmered with onion + garlic + powdered cumin, then partially mashed. A hit!

This was delicious. I browned some bone in chicken thighs and set them aside while I prepped the rice then put them back in the pan once I added the broth and let them finish cooking along with the rice. They were perfectly cooked at the same time as the rice. An easy and yummy one pot dinner.

Delicious. Made it in the instant pot so I could sautee the grains in oil and then pour in broth and walk away. Came out great. Used yellow squash as my fresh veg.

On my stove, 20 minutes at low didn't come close to cooking the rice. Needed 30 minutes at Low/Medium, and 4 cups of broth.

This was very tasty and simple to make. I needed a whole tomato to get about 3/4 c of sauce. Agree with others about liquid to rice ratio and definitely needed a good 25 minutes to come out tender.

What onions? I don't see it in the recipe

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Credits

Adapted from “Chicano Eats” by Esteban Castillo (Harper Design, 2020)

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