Description
This vibrant Mexican Rice recipe is a flavorful side dish perfect for any meal, featuring sautéed onions and garlic, seasoned with a distinctive Sazón Goya packet, and cooked with diced tomatoes and oregano for a deliciously aromatic and colorful rice accompaniment.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup white rice (jasmine recommended)
- 1 packet Sazón Goya Con Culantro Y Achiote seasoning
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon oregano
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes slightly translucent and fragrant.
- Toast the rice: Add the white rice to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes to lightly toast the grains, enhancing their flavor and preventing stickiness.
- Add seasonings and liquids: Stir in the Sazón Goya seasoning packet, diced tomatoes along with their juices, water, and oregano. Mix everything thoroughly and cover the pot with the lid, then increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer the rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and keep the lid on. Let the rice cook undisturbed for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors and liquids.
- Finish cooking and serve: After 10 minutes, check the rice. If any liquid remains, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve immediately as a delicious side dish.
Notes
- Do not open the lid or stir the rice while it is cooking to ensure proper steaming and texture.
- Using jasmine rice provides a fragrant aroma, but you can substitute with other long-grain white rice varieties.
- Sazón Goya seasoning is key to authentic flavor; if unavailable, you can substitute with a blend of ground annatto, cumin, garlic powder, and coriander.
- This rice pairs excellently with Mexican dishes like tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats.
