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Tijuana Rice Recipe
by Deborrah Justice

Tijuana Rice
Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: Mexico Mexican
Cook time: Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 3 ounces white wine
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 green onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco (Mexican cheese)

Directions

  1. In a medium sauce add oil, jalapeno, onions and tomatoes. Saute until onions are translucent, then add rice and stir to combine. Saute rice for 3 minutes, deglaze with white wine, then add oregano, cumin, paprika, and black pepper.
  2. Add chicken stock, water and tomato sauce, boil for 1 minute. Then cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Do not lift lid.
  3. Season with salt, then top with green onions and queso fresco. Serve immediately