Why do I need to rinse rice?

It removes any dirt or debris on the rice itself. Plus, it removes some of the starches, so the rice won't clump together in the rice cooker, which is common without rinsing.

Can you make flavored rice in the rice cooker?

Oh yea! This rice uses chicken stock and tomato sauce to create a rich saucy, rice. Then tomatoes, taco seasoning and chiles are added for flavor and heat.

Store the leftover rice in a sealed container in the fridge. I recommend eating within 1-2 days, as rice is known to collect bacteria. Only reheat the rice once after the initial cooking and discard leftovers.

Rice Cooker Mexican Rice - Simply Made Eats

Name: Rice Cooker Mexican Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 and 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon taco seasoning; 10 ounce rotel (diced tomato and chiles with juices), mild or whatever your preference; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; Optional toppings: 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced and 2-4 lime wedges for serving

Description

This Rice Cooker Mexican Rice is the easiest, most flavor packed side dish. The best thing about it is, the rice cooker does all the work, with just a few minutes of prep time. This Spanish Rice will be your new favorite lazy dinner recipe.

Ingredients

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1 cup basmati rice
1 and 1/2 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon taco seasoning
10 ounce rotel (diced tomato and chiles with juices), mild or whatever your preference
1/2 cup tomato sauce
Optional toppings: 1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced and 2-4 lime wedges for serving

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Instructions

Rinse and drain the basmati rice in a colander and give it a good shake. Then, add the rice right into the rice cooker.
Over the rice, pour in chicken stock, taco seasoning, rotel with juices, and tomato sauce. Stir well.
Close the lid and cook on plain or white rice setting.
Once it's finished, open the lid and use a fork to fluff and incorporate the tomatoes. Note: Don't freak out if the tomatoes and seasoning are all sitting on the top after cooking. Just fluff over and over with the fork until they mix in. It won't take long.
Add into serving bowl and top with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve and enjoy!

Equipment

Colander

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rice cooker

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Notes

Make sure to rinse the rice before adding to the rice cooker.
Don't stir the rice after cooking, as it will turn it into mush. Instead, use a fork to fluff the rice, to keep it a light and fluffy texture.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: side dish
Method: rice cooker
Cuisine: Mexican