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RCI-RC.001.0012.001

Mexican Rice Pilaf

There's a lot of Mexican flavors in this dish, like tequilla, Mexican oregano, chile powder, habaner

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

  • uncooked white rice
    2 cups
  • tbs unsalted butter
    2 unit
  • tequilla
    3/4 cup
  • tomato paste
    3/4 cup
  • chicken broth
    2 1/2 cups
  • bay leaves
    3 unit
  • salt
    1/4 tsp
  • freshly ground black pepper
    1/4 tsp
  • habanero chiles
    stemmed
    2 unit
  • tbs dried Mexican oregano
    1 unit

Method

1
Rinse rice with cold water until water runs clear. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add rice and cook until rice turns golden brown.
3
Meanwhile, combine tequilla, broth, tomato, salt, oregano, and pepper. Pour over rice and bring to a boil. Add bay leaves and habanero chiles.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until rice is desired tenderness. Remove bay leaves and chiles. Serve warm.