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Arroz Rojo (Mexican Red Rice)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion (grated)
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon achiote oil or annatto oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato juice
  • 1 cup long grain rice (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro (minced)

Instructions
 

  • Combine ingredients (not the cilantro) in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, place a clean towel between the lid and the pan and let sit undisturbed 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro and fluff with fork.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com
Keyword red rice
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