Take any dish up a notch with this fluffy and flavorful Mexican red rice! This delicious side dish is prepared by cooking rice in a tomato-based purée and adding chopped carrots and peas. Flavored with cuaresmeño chile and cilantro, this Mexican red rice will surely become part of your weekly menu.
Serve Mexican red rice after letting it rest for 5 minutes to allow it to absorb any remaining moisture.
Tips
Use two tablespoons of vegetable oil for every cup of rice to keep the rice from sticking and to brown it evenly.
Drain rice to remove excess oil before adding the cooking liquid.
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