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Mexican Rice




Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients




2 cups short grain brown rice
1 1/2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh chili pepper, minced (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped


Recipe



Soak rice for 1 hour. Drain.

Heat oil in a medium-size heavy pot. Add garlic and onion, and sauté 2-3 minutes. Add tomato, chili pepper, cumin, rice, water and salt. Cover pot.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and place a flame deflector under the pot.

Cook for 1 hour. Remove from the heat and allow to rest, covered, for 15 minutes. Mix in fresh coriander leaves and serve.

[Serves 8]