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Description
El Pollo Loco Mexican Rice is a popular side dish that is served in El Pollo Loco restaurants. It is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and other spices. This dish is a perfect accompaniment to any Mexican-style meal, and it is easy to make at home. In this recipe, we will show you how to make El Pollo Loco Mexican Rice that tastes just like the restaurant version.
Prep Time
Preparation time for this dish is around 10 minutes.
Cook Time
Cooking time for this dish is around 20-25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice - 2 cups chicken broth - 1/2 onion, chopped - 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1/4 cup tomato sauce - 1 tbsp. vegetable oil - 1 tsp. ground cumin - 1 tsp. salt - 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Equipment
- Large saucepan with a lid - Wooden spoon - Measuring cups - Measuring spoons - Knife
Method
1. Rinse the rice in cold water and drain it well. 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. 3. Add the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 5 minutes. 4. Add the rice to the saucepan and stir it around for a few minutes until it starts to turn golden brown. 5. Add the chicken broth, tomato sauce, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan and stir well. 6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan with a lid. 7. Simmer the rice for 20-25 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through. 8. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the rice sit for 5 minutes. 9. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
- If you want to make this dish more spicy, you can add some diced jalapeños or chili powder to the saucepan. - You can also add some frozen peas or corn to the saucepan for some extra color and flavor.
- Make sure to rinse the rice well before cooking to remove any excess starch. - Use a large saucepan with a lid to prevent the rice from boiling over. - Don't lift the lid while the rice is cooking, as this will release the steam and slow down the cooking process. - Let the rice sit for a few minutes after cooking to allow the flavors to develop.
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