Baked Mexican Rice - Vegetarian

Submitted by cookingpompom

"A tomato based Mexican rice. Can be made the day before and re-heated (easy for entertaining). This resembles our favourite Mexican restaurant's rice dish that I love. If you double, add extra cooking time."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 5-6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion, diced fine
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup white rice, don't use instant (short grain)
• 1 3⁄4 cups chicken or 1 3/4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

directions

1. Place the oil in a saucepan (medium) and cook the onion until translucent.
2. Add the garlic, cumin and chilli and fry over a medium heat until fragrant (about 1 - 2 minute).
3. Add the rice, stock and paste, stir to combine.
4. When ALMOST to the boil, transfer to a 2 litre (8 cup) capacity oven proof dish with a lid.
5. Cover and bake at 180oC for 35-40 minutes (or until cooked).
6. Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Reviews

[Susie D]

Pink & fluffy this does resemble restaurant mexican rice. I used fresh garlic & chicken broth & followed the instructions. The rice has a smoky top note from the cumin, but otherwise is mild. Next time I might sprinkle with cilantro or green onions for serving, but I would make it again. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

 

[Boomette]

I used long grain rice, only 1/2 tsp of cumin cause it's not our favorite spice. I cooked it on the stove-top at low heat 20 minutes because my oven was taken at a higher degree. It was good, even my son liked it. It was not spicy for him. Thanks cookingpompom :) Made for ZWT8 for Diners, Winers and Chives

 

[Outta Here]

Sorry, this didn't work for us. Found it bland and dry. Perhaps some diced green chilies would help? Also, as long as I had to dirty a pan to get it started, I think I would just cook it on the stovetop and save the oven. Made for ZWT8.

 

[lauralie41]

Wonderful rice, easy to put together, and better then my favorite Mexican restaurant's. Served with another recipe by cookingpompom, Recipe #484311 #484311 and DH was very happy with supper tonight. Made and reviewed for ZWT8 - 2010.