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Mexican Rice

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Tomato-and-stock cooked rice with a hint of cumin and onion — the side dish that makes everything else taste better. Naturally vegetarian, takes 20 minutes.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.84

Approx £3.38 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Mexican Rice

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a heavy lidded pan and toast the rice for 3 minutes, stirring, until lightly golden.
  3. 3
    Add the chopped onion and garlic, cook 3 more minutes. Stir in tomato puree and cumin.
  4. 4
    Pour in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a vigorous boil, then reduce to lowest heat, cover.
  5. 5
    Simmer 18 minutes without lifting the lid. Off the heat, rest 5 minutes. Fluff and scatter with coriander.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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