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Mexican Fried Rice
Serves 4
25 mins
436 Kcal
Mexican fried rice is a bold and colourful dish whereby several ideas of Mexico's touches are embodied within the comfort of fried rice. This recipe combines fluffy rice, vibrant, colour-popping vegetables, piquant sauces, and aromatic spices for an exercise in colour and texture that culminates into a delicious dish. Mexican fried rice can be served as a meal or paired with your favourite Mexican side. This Mexican fried rice begins with pre-cooked, stir-fried rice to an ideal crunch. A blend of vegetables added consists of bell peppers, corn, black beans, and diced tomatoes that are saut ed with garlic and onions for crunch, sweetness, and tanginess. Such an aromatic flavour can be developed with classic Mexican seasonings such as cumin, paprika, and chilli powder. It is mixed with a puddle of salsa or tomato paste, setting the rice glazing in a veritable aura of flavours. Mexican fried rice is a versatile recipe, and it's easy to add quantities of proteins shredded up chicken, ground beef, or tofu for heartier versions. Serve suggestions might include fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of cheese; the extra creamy twist from avocado slices or dollops of sour cream isn't evil, either. It's a great fusion dish, quick to prepare, and full of flavour; it's perfect for weeknight meals or big gatherings, bringing the taste of Mexico to your table.
Ingredients required for Mexican Fried Rice
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 cup tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro
Cooking steps for Mexican Fried Rice
- 1Mexican Fried Rice - This is a delicious, colourful dish: a deep, classic frying rice technique combined with bold earthy, spicy flavours of Mexican food.
- 2First, it needs cooked rice mixed with veggies, like bell peppers, corn, peas, black beans, onions, garlic, and diced tomatoes for flavour. Other spices are cumin, paprika, chilli powder, and cayenne for some heat. Of course, there is fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a little grated cheese to finish it off.
- 3Start by heating a large skillet or wok over medium heat; add a generous pour of oil from vegetable or olive oil. Heat it up, and then throw in those chopped onions and minced garlic and saut them together until fragrant and translucent.
- 4Now to throw it all together and create the perfume.
- 5Add chopped veggies to it and saut until only partially soft, and crunchy, and all your colours are still bright.
- 6Add black beans and diced tomatoes. Toss well and cook so that the ingredients are thinly coated with the aromatic mixture. Sprinkle spices, such as cumin, chilli powder, paprika, and a pinch of cayenne, and mix it up nicely.
- 7Add the cooked rice to the pan while the vegetables and beans are well coated with spices. Toss the rice gently to mix it with the vegetables and beans; it will absorb all those deep, spicy flavours.
- 8Let it cook for a few minutes, and let the rice crisp slightly for that delightful texture.
- 9Season with salt and pepper to taste; finish with fresh lime juice squeezed over the rice for a pungent finish.
- 10To deepen, add some tomato paste or spoon some salsa into the mixture while it is cooking for zing.
- 11Once the rice is well-combined and heated throughout, take it off the heat.
- 12Finish it with fresh cilantro and a grated cheddar or queso fresco for good creaminess. Enjoy this recipe of mexican fried rice, today.