Arroz verde mexicano

Ingredientes

• 2 cups short grain rice (preferably Morelos type)
• 1 bunch cilantro (reserve a few sprigs for garnish)
• 1/2 medium white onion
• cloves garlic
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 to 5 cups of water

Preparación

1. 1

   CILANTRO MIXTURE

2. 2

   Add the cilantro, onion, garlic and 1/2 cup of water to your blender jar

3. 3

   Blend until smooth about 1 minute

4. 4

   RICE

5. 5

   Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pot over medium heat

6. 6

   Pour the uncooked rice into the hot oil

7. 7

   Stir to coat the rice with oil and cook for about 30 seconds until the rice is just starting to brown and become fragrant

8. 8

   Add the pureed cilantro mixture to the rice

9. 9

   Add 4 cups of water to the rice

10. 10

    Add 1 teaspoon of salt

11. 11

    Stir once to evenly disperse the cilantro mixture

12. 12

    Reduce the heat to low (do not cover)

13. 13

    Cook the rice for about 20 minutes. It will completely absorb the liquid

14. 14

    If the rice isn't fully cooked after it has absorbed the liquid add 1/4 cup of water as needed until the rice is fully cooked and the water has been absorbed

15. 15

    Once the rice is done cooking. Turn off the heat. Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving

16. 16

    Garnish with a sprig of cilantro