
Mexican White Rice Recipe
This dish features a classic Mexican combination of flavors and with the lively colors of the corn and poblano chilies this rice dish is a feast for the eyes as well. The corn and onion give color to the rice, as does the fresh cilantro used as a garnish. With the mildly spicy-sweet flavor of roasted poblano in a co-starring role with corn's earthy sweetness and the delicate flavor of Queso Fresco, this is Mexican comfort food at its best.Mexican White Rice Ingredients
- 1 cup rice (long grain white rice - brown rice can be used, simply allow 15 minutes longer for it to cook)
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- 1 small red onion, minced
- 3 medium to large poblano chilies, roasted and diced finely
- 1 cup corn (canned or fresh cut from the cob - grilled corn is great if you have some on hand)
- 2 tsp oregano (fresh Mexican oregano is best, but dried will do nicely)
- ¾ cup queso fresco, shredded (this is a mild, firm cheese - farmer's cheese makes a good substitute)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups water
- Fresh cilantro, sliced avocado and lime wedges for garnish
Spicy White Rice Preparation
- Heat oil to medium-high in a skillet and sauté the onions, poblanos, and rice for 5-7 minutes, until the onions are starting to become translucent and the rice begins to turn golden brown.
- Stir regularly to avoid burning the rice as you cook.
- Add the oregano when the onions are half done to allow the flavor to permeate the rice and onions; stir for a minute and add the corn for the last 2 minutes of sautéing.
- Add the water and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once the rice comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cover.
- Allow to simmer for 15 minutes and then remove from heat and allow the rice to stand covered for another five minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Stir once and spoon the rice into a serving bowl.
- Top with the shredded queso fresco and avocado slices.
- Serve hot with lime wedges and watch it disappear.
- Classic comfort food is always a hit at the dinner table; and when you serve something this great to your guests, leftovers aren't something you'll have to worry about - arroz con poblano is one of those "now you see it, now you don't" kind of meals.
(Serves 4)
Mexican White Rice With Corn

When served with beans and a salad, this is a satisfying lunch or dinner. It looks great and it tastes even better. This Mexican rice recipe is a traditional Mexican meal. Even your omnivorous dinner guests will not miss the meat when you serve them this; this is a rice dish, which is more than ready to take center stage.
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