Name: Arzolas Fajitas + Margaritas Red Rice Pilaf Recipe
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cups red rice; 1 whole poblano pepper; 1 whole onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp achiote powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tbs olive oil

400 conejos mezcal, campari, sweet vermouth, orange bitters

Mezcal Negroni

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Garlic Mayo

Fresh avocado with lime, cilantro, and onion.

Guacamole

Cerignola olives marinated in garlic rosemary olive oil

Olives

Seasoned with achiote, poblano, onion, and garlic.

Dice the poblano pepper and onion finely. Mince the garlic cloves.

Prepare the Vegetables

Rinse the red rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.

Rinse the Rice

In a medium pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced poblano pepper and onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Sauté Vegetables

Stir in the achiote powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing well to coat the vegetables.

Add Spices

Add the rinsed red rice to the pot and stir for 1-2 minutes to toast slightly. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Cook the Rice

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 30-35 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Simmer

Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Fluff and Serve

red rice

poblano pepper

onion

garlic

achiote powder

salt

black pepper

vegetable broth

olive oil

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Make Red Rice Pilaf Recipe in just 50m. Seasoned with achiote, poblano, onion, and garlic.

Red Rice Pilaf Recipe

Ingredients

Grains

Vegetables

Spices

Liquids

Method

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