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Arroz A La Mexicana (Mexican Rice with Vegetables)

Grains - Rice - -

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup sunflower oil
1 clove garlic
3 cups (2 lb) rice
1 onion, sliced
2 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 poblano chile, cut into strips
1 medium zucchini, cut into strips
2 carrots cut into strips
1 chayote, cut into strips or 1/2 cup peas
4 cups hot water
Salt to taste
1 t pepper
1 sprig fresh thyme

METHOD

Heat the oil in a 1 1/2 quart / 1 1/2 L pot with a tight-fitting lid. Brown the garlic and rice for about 15 minutes. Add the onion and tomatoes and brown with the rice for 5 more minutes. Add the chile, zucchini and chayote (or peas) and brown for 2 more minutes. Add the water, salt, black pepper, and thyme, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for another 20 minutes.

NOTES

�A Taste of Mexico�, by Kippy Nigh.

posted by Mr Falafel

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