Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo)

Ingredients

• 2.5 cup chicken stock
• 0.25 cup coriander
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 jalapeno
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.5 white onion
• 1.5 cup white rice

Method

1. 1

   Rinse rice until water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a heavy saucepan, medium. Add rice. Stir for 4-5 minutes until opaque and nutty. Don't brown.

3. 3

   Add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste. Cook 1 minute.

5. 5

   Pour in hot stock. Add salt. Drop in the whole jalapeño and coriander. Stir once.

6. 6

   Bring to a boil. Reduce to lowest simmer. Cover tightly.

7. 7

   Cook undisturbed 15 minutes. No peeking.

8. 8

   Off the heat, rest 10 minutes covered. Fluff with a fork.