Arroz Rojo Recipe
Arroz Rojo is a very popular recipe. Learn how to make/prepare Mexican Red Rice by following this easy recipe.
Arroz Rojo Recipe |
Preparation Time |
10 Minutes |
Cooking Time |
40 Minutes |
Difficulty |
Average |
Recipe Type |
Non Veg. |
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 2 Carrots (chopped)
- 1 small Potato (peeled & diced)
- 1 cup Peas
- 3 Tomatoes
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- 1 Onion (coarsely chopped)
- 4 tbsp fresh Parsley (chopped)
- 3 cups Meat Broth
- 2 Chorizos (chopped)
How to make Arroz Rojo:
- Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, and salt together in a blender. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp butter in a pan and fry potato, carrots, and peas. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the remaining butter and fry chorizos.
- Remove excess fat, add rice and fry until golden.
- Add pureed tomato mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper. Stir fry until the mixture thickens.
- Add fried vegetables and parsley. Mix well.
- Add meat broth, cover and cook on low heat.
- Turn off the heat and leave it covered for 5 minutes to let the rice puff up.
- Serve hot.