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This post is a follow up to the Chicken Enchilada post from yesterday. This is a Mexican meal and I need a good compliment to my main course. What’s better than Mexican Rice? Nothing. And my Mexican Rice is packed with flavor. The same spices that flavor the dish, the chicken, flavor the rice to make a side dish with a little pizzazz. That way, the rice absorbs flavors similar to the chicken but has enough flavor to stand on its own.
Mexican Rice
Guys, you do not have to simply throw your rice in a pot, add water, cover and cook. Your rice will be so much more flavorful if you use stock instead of water or as in the case, allow the rice to absorb some of the spices of the main dish. The cooking method is similar to the way in which risotto is cooked. I allow the rice to absorb the flavors and the stock.
- 1 cup rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
- Add the oil to a skillet and warm on medium high heat.
- Cook for 3 - 4 minutes until softened.
- Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes until it begins to brown and let the starches out.
- Add the spices and stir will.
- Add 1 cup of the stock at a time. Allow the rice to absorb the first cup of stock before adding the next cup.
- Cook until the rice is al dente.
- Add the corn and cook for 1 - 2 more minutes until cooked through.
- Serve and enjoy!
Onions added to the Skillet
Rice added to Onions.
Rice added to Onions
Plated.
Plated
Oh I love the sound of this rice and it’s flavors. I bet it’s great w/ enchiladas!
Christine, it goes good with so many things.
This looks so good! Perfect for Mexican night around my house!
Glad you found this recipe. It is really good.
Great idea. Sounds just right to pair with so many things!
Now, how simple and tasty! Thank you, Peter!
Thx Suzy. Sometimes simple is best.
Nice! I always forget about being able to use broth instead of water. The rice looks fantastic!
You know Mary, I do not always remember but I don’t know why we the instructions don’t suggest it.
Simplicity and gorgeous flavor is all you need! Great job Peter!
Thx Nic.
This sounds fantastic! I agree stock make rice so much more flavorful!
What tasty side, I love the addition of the adobo seasoning.
Looks great Peter, perfect to go alongside any Mexican entree!
Thx tara.
I love the sound of this rice Peter!
Thx Nancy. One or two extra steps but it is worth it.