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Mexican Rice Pilaf

Mexican Rice Pilaf — a rice recipe, 10 ingredients.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup tequila
  • ¾ cup tomato paste
  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 3 bay leaves
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • 2 habanero chiles, stemmed
  • 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano
Make it lactose-friendly
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter → plant butter, ghee (mostly lactose-free), or olive oil

Swaps are suggestions, not medical advice. Check labels if lactose is a serious issue for you.

Steps

  1. Rinse rice with cold water until water runs clear. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add rice and cook until rice turns golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, combine tequila, broth, tomato, salt, oregano, and pepper. Pour over rice and bring to a boil. Add bay leaves and habanero chiles.
  4. Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until rice reaches the desired tenderness.
  5. Remove bay leaves and chiles. Serve warm.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0