Rice Cooker Mexican Rice

SuperSpike's Note:

Easy to make rice like you get at the mexican restaurant. Cooks up in your rice cooker without any fuss, mess or stirring! Haven't tried it- but could be made on the stovetop in a covered pot.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 cup rice (I used long grain rice)
• 2 ¼ cups low sodium chicken broth
• 0.5 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ½ cup onion , diced small
• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 0.5 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1 dash pepper
• 1 dash red pepper flakes
• cilantro or parsley , for color

Directions:

1. combine all ingredients in rice cooker.
2. cook according to manufacturer instructions.
3. when cooking time finished let it sit uncovered for 3 minutes or so to thicken.
4. stir before serving.

Reviews

[zannah17]

Really good! I didn't have any fresh garlic, so I used about 2 tsp of garlic powder & added a bout 1 tbls of chili powder. I bit too gummy (wet) for my DH, but I loved it & reminded me of my favorite restaurant rice when I lived in TX. Leftovers went well in burritos the next day!

[ms.susan]

I followed the directions exactly and cooked it in the rice cooker...it turned out PERFECTLY!!! I have struggled with my rice cooker for months...but this recipe was easy and worked like a charm! The flavours were truly wonderful!

[Chef #1205525]

This is the greatest Mexican Rice! Takes just like the stuff you get at Mexican restaurants. Like others, I added chili powder and cumin. I also doubled the garlic, chilies, and spices. A hit with DH! My quest for the ultimate Mexican rice recipe is over. Thanks so much!