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Arroz rojo


 Arroz rojo recipe in the mexican category

 Recipe ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1/2 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Chili powder, to taste
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup peas, thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoon pimiento, chopped
  • Red peppers, to garnish


 Recipe method:

  • Heat oil in a wok over medium heat till hot.
  • Add rice. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until the rice turns opaque.
  • Add onion. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Stir in garlic, salt, cumin and chili powder.
  • Add tomatoes and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in broth, bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the rice is almost tender.
  • Stir in peas and chopped pimiento. Cover and cook 2-4 minutes until rice is tender and all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Garnish with the red peppers if desired.

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