Mexican Rice (Arroz Rojo) - Instant Pot
Serves 6
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/4 cup oil (vegetable or canola oil)
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 4 oz green chillis
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 2 cups hot water
Directions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté. Once hot, add oil to the bottom of the pot.
- Add rice and sauté, stirring often, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, onion, tomato sauce, salt, and bullion and stir to combine.
- Add water and stir well, making sure the bouillon cubes are dissolved.
- Turn the instant pot off. Secure lid and turn valve to the sealed position.
- Turn on to Manual or High Pressure, and cook for 3-4 minutes (3 minutes for tender to the bite, or 4 minutes for softer rice).
- When the timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork (don't stir it).