Mexican Rice Recipe | Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

Mexican Rice Recipe | Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe

from twosleevers.com

Looking for a simple Mexican Rice Recipe that's way better than those bland instant rice packets? Try my Instant Pot Mexican Rice Recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 Tomatoes (quartered)
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 1/2 Jalapeño Peppers (or more to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 packet Goya sazon with achiote & cilantro ((can omit if you don't have))
  • 1 cup Water

Directions

  1. 1

    In a blender, blend together Onions, tomato, garlic, cilantro, and jalapeño.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile turn your Instant Pot to Sauté and when it's hot, add in 1 tbs of oil. Add the rice and sauté for 5 minutes. You want the rice to get translucent.

  3. 3

    Add in the blended vegetables and let them cook with the rice for 2-3 minutes, stirring well to incorporate.

  4. 4

    Pour in water, add cumin, and Goya Sazon. Seal the Instant Pot, set to Manual HP for 4 minutes, Allow NPR for 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve with a tomatillo salsa for a little piquant flavor