Mexican Rice - Arroz a La Mexicana Recipe

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Mexican Rice - Arroz a La Mexicana
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  1. For this quantity of rice you will need a flameproof pan about 4 inches (10 cm) deep and 9 inches (23 cm) across. Pour hot water to cover over the rice and let soak for about 5 minutes. Strain, rinse in cold water, and strain again. Be sure to shake the strainer well to remove the excess water. Do not do this step ahead of time or the rice will become too damp.
  2. Heat the oil in the pan and stir in the rice - it should sizzle as it touches the oil. Stir until the grains are evenly coated and continue frying over medium heat until they sound brittle and are just starting to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Tip the pan to one side and drain off the excess oil.
  3. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes, onion, and garlic into a blender jar and blend until smooth. Stir the puree into the rice and continue frying over fairly high heat, scraping the bottom of the pan to avoid sticking, until the mixture has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the broth and the optional ingredients; stir the rice well, adjust the salt, cover the pan, and cook over medium heat until all the broth has been absorbed - air holes will probably form. Carefully dig to the bottom of the rice with a fork to see if any moisture remains; if so, then continue cooking over low heat for a few minutes more. Set aside, still `covered, to give the rice a chance to continue steaming evenly for about 15 minutes.
  5. When serving, gently stir the rice from the bottom with a fork.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 83.87 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.91g 12%
Sodium 382.32mg 16%
Potassium 178.99mg 4%
Total Carbs 2.32g 1%
Sugars 1.35g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 0.5g 1%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 21%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 12.8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.16 Kcal (235 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.3g 12%
Sodium 256.02mg 16%
Potassium 119.86mg 4%
Total Carbs 1.55g 1%
Sugars 0.91g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 2%
Protein 0.33g 1%
Vitamin C 8.6mg 21%
Calcium 8.6mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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