Instant Pot Mexican Rice

I randomly found this recipe online when searching for a mexican/spanish (what is the difference, and what is the correct name?) rice. I have made it a couple times now and it is a hit in my family! It came from the website, Tastes Better From Scratch.

Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic , minced
  • 1/4 medium onion , finely diced
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce , or 2 pureed tomatoes
  • 2 tomato bouillon cubes ,finely chopped*, or 2 teaspoons granulated
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 carrot , diced
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/3 cup frozen peas
Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Drain well.

  2. Turn Instant Pot to saute. Once hot, add oil to the bottom of the pot.
  3. Add rice and saute, stirring often, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, onion, tomato sauce, salt, tomato bullion and carrots and stir to combine.
  5. Add water and stir well, making sure the bullion cubes are dissolved.

  6. Turn instant pot off. Secure lid and turn valve to sealed position.
  7. Turn on to Manual or High Pressure, and cook for 6 minutes.

  8. When timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes.
  9. Remove lid and add peas. Gently fluff the rice with a fork (don't stir it).
  10. Place IP lid over the bowl and allow rice to rest for a few more minutes before serving.



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