Acapulco Mexican Restaurant’s Rice

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 4
Acapulco style Mexican rice recipe from Acapulco Mexican Restaurant
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large onion
2 cups long grain rice
2 ounces lard or 2 ounces chicken fat
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup tomato juice
1 cup diced tomato
1 tablespoon parsley , chopped
1 teaspoon garlic , minced
1 dash ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash white pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
258
Sugar
3g
Fat
9g
Acapulco style Mexican rice is a staple in Acapulco Mexican Restaurant's menu. This dish is inspired by traditional Mexican rice recipes but with a modern twist. The combination of chicken broth and tomato juice make this rice dish more flavorful and healthy. The unique blend of spices used in this recipe gives it a distinctive flavor and aroma that's characteristic of authentic Mexican cuisine.

Instructions

1.Begin by rinsing the rice in cold water and draining it.
2.In a large pot, heat the lard or chicken fat over medium-high heat until it's melting. Add onion and garlic and sauté them for a few minutes until onion become tender.
3.Add rice and stir it well to coat it with onion fat mixture. Cook the rice for a few minutes until it turns lightly golden, stirring occasionally.
4.Add tomato juice and chicken broth slowly to the pot while stirring continuously. Also add diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, white pepper and parsley. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Place a tight-fitting lid on top of the pot and let the rice cook for about 25-30 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
6.Once cooked, take off the heat and let it steam for another 10-15 minutes. Fluff the rice and serve hot.

PROS

This rice dish is flavorful and well-seasoned with a balanced variety of spices.
It’s easy to prepare and makes for a great side dish or main course.

CONS

The use of lard or chicken fat in the recipe makes it a high-calorie and high-fat option for those watching their diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This rice dish contains tomatoes and parsley, which are great sources of antioxidants. Additionally, cumin is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and may help with digestion.

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