# Mexican rice (from Villa Cocina)

Video: [HOW TO make traditional MEXICAN RICE | Mexican/Spanish rice recipe | Villa Cocina](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ) by [Villa Cocina](https://www.youtube.com/@VillaCocina).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.42 per serving, ~$8.83 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.58* per serving (71%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario rice dish at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1/4 large onion
- 1/4 large onion
- 2 tomato
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 3 garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp achiote
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 serrano pepper
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- to taste salt
- 1 tbsp kosher salt

## Steps

1. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=12s) Roughly dice a quarter of a large onion.
2. [0:16](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=16s) Small dice another quarter of a large onion and set aside.
3. [0:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=28s) Remove the stems from two tomatoes and roughly dice them.
4. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=62s) Remove the stem and seeds from half a bell pepper and roughly chop it.
5. [1:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=71s) Add the rough onion, diced tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, peeled garlic cloves, tomato paste, ground achiote, coriander, cumin, and chicken broth into a blender, then blend until completely smooth.
6. [2:00](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=120s) Rinse two cups of long grain rice in a strainer to remove surface starch and drain well.
7. [2:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=126s) Heat a large pan over medium heat with olive oil.
8. [2:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=130s) Add the rinsed rice and stir continuously until evenly toasted and golden brown.
9. [2:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=152s) Stir in the reserved small diced onion and cook until the onion is slightly browned.
10. [3:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=193s) Carefully pour in the blended tomato sauce and stir to combine.
11. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=199s) Slice a serrano pepper lengthwise without cutting through the stem and place it into the pan.
12. [3:25](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=205s) Add thawed mixed vegetables, salt to taste, and kosher salt, then stir well.
13. [4:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=244s) Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook until the broth evaporates and the rice is tender.
14. [4:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFp7gLT52xQ&t=264s) Fluff and mix the rice gently without breaking the grains, then cover and rest before serving.

## Equipment

- blender
- knife
- cutting board
- strainer
- bowl
- pan with lid
- spatula

## What the video didn't say

- servings not stated
- total cooking time range is approximate

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