What is the difference between Mexican Rice and Spanish Rice?

They are very similar. But, the easiest to identify difference is that Spanish rice contains saffron and so has a more yellow color.

What is the difference between Mexican rice and Puerto Rican rice?

Mexican rice can be spicy, or not. Puerto Rican rice is seasoned with lots of herbs and spices but is not spicy.

Is Mexican rice fried?

A true, authentic Mexican rice recipe calls for the rice to be fried in oil and browned before the chicken broth and tomato base are added.

Is Instant Rice good for you?

Yes. The debate over long cook or quick cook (minute / instant) rice is one that’s settled for me. The consensus, after an independent study, is that there is no appreciable nutritional difference between long cooking brown rice and quick cooking brown rice. See more info here and here . The same is true of white rice. Long cook or quick cook the nutritional value doesn't change much.

What is Instant Rice?

Quick Cook/ Minute/ Instant Rice is regular rice that has been parboiled , meaning partially cooked . Then it is dehydrated again. This allows us to be able to complete the cook in about 1/4 of the normal time! The nutritional loss is negligible and the time gain is HUGE! That’s an easy decision for me.

Can I use long grain brown rice, basmati rice or Long Grain White Rice, instead of instant, in this recipe?

No. While all long grain rices, like basmati rice, or even jasmine, can work for Mexican rice, they don't work in this quick cook recipe. All require a much longer cooking time. If you want to try to make Mexican rice in a more traditional recipe, I recommend this one for Authentic Mexican flavored rice . Basmati rice, long grain brown rice and long grain white rice should all work well.

Easy Mexican Rice Recipe, 10-Minute Simple

Name: Easy Delicious Mexican Rice
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken broth; 4 cups (any brand, brown or white) instant/ minute rice; 5 teaspoons tomato powder (or Caldo de Tomate); 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; optional variation: omit cumin & garlic and add 1 teaspoon Southwestern seasoning for spicier rice. (Seasoning blend already contains cumin.); optional garnishes: chopped parsley or cilantro, chopped green onions, queso blanco, diced avocado, queso fresco cheese

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Make Mexican Rice in only 10 minutes! Perfect side dish for any taco night. Great base for Mexican inspired casseroles! Not a traditional or authentic Mexican rice recipe, but it is an absolutely scrumptious and budget-friendly one. You’re going to love it!

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4 cups chicken broth
4 cups (any brand, brown or white) instant/ minute rice
5 teaspoons tomato powder (or Caldo de Tomate)
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
optional variation: omit cumin & garlic and add 1 teaspoon Southwestern seasoning for spicier rice. (Seasoning blend already contains cumin.)
optional garnishes: chopped parsley or cilantro, chopped green onions, queso blanco, diced avocado, queso fresco cheese

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Instructions

For White Rice:

Dissolve the Tomato Powder (or Caldo de Tomate) and cumin in the chicken broth, in a 3-quart pan.
Add the garlic and bring the stock to a rolling boil.
Shut off the heat.
Add the rice.
Cover pan with a tight-fitting lid.
Let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Remove lid, fluff rice and serve.

For Brown Rice:

Dissolve the Tomato Powder (or Caldo de Tomate) and cumin in the chicken broth, in a 3-quart pan.
Add the garlic and bring the stock to a rolling boil.
Add the rice.
Cover pan with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to medium low.
Simmer 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove lid, fluff rice and serve.

Notes

Make Mexican rice any time you serve your favorite Mexican food. It will always be a hit!

Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican

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