17 Boil In Bag Mexican Rice Recipe Experience Flavor Like Never Before!

What you'll need

Ingredients:

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 bag of boil in bag rice
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 chipotle pepper, diced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

Equipment:

• Large pot
• Slotted spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Can opener
• Knife and cutting board
• Fork

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the boil in bag rice. Cook according to package instructions.
2. Once cooked, remove the bag of rice from the pot using a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. In the same pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced chipotle pepper. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir to combine and let cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Return the bag of rice to the pot and add the chicken or vegetable broth. Use a fork to break up the rice and mix it with the other ingredients.
6. Cover and let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fully cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.
7. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.

Why boil in bag?

You might be wondering, why use boil in bag rice instead of just cooking rice in a pot like normal? Well, there are a few reasons. Firstly, using boil in bag rice ensures that the rice comes out perfectly cooked every time, without any guesswork. Secondly, it is much quicker to cook compared to traditional rice cooking methods. And lastly, using the boil in bag method allows for easy cleanup as there is no sticky rice stuck to the bottom of the pot.

Tips and variations

• If you don't have a bag of boil in bag rice, you can use 1 cup of regular long grain white rice instead. Just add it to the pot after step 3 and cook for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients.
• For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the chipotle pepper.
• If you prefer a spicier rice, add an extra chipotle pepper or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.

With this simple and delicious boil in bag Mexican rice recipe, you can have a flavorful side dish on the table in no time. Experiment with different variations and add your own twist to make it your own. We guarantee this will become a go-to recipe in your household. Enjoy!