Red Rice with Hominy

ABOUT THIS RECIPE:

This is the arroz that will make your guests want more. The inclusion of Juanita’s Hominy provides a special texture that is made to share because it’s full of sabor. Be ready to impress with this dish!

INGREDIENTS:

• ½ cup Juanita’s Mexican Style Hominy or Juanita’s White Hominy, rinsed and drained
• ½ cup carrot, peeled and diced
• ½ cup potato, peeled and diced
• 2 tomatoes, washed
• 1 cup rice
• 1 sprig of cilantro
• 1 clove of garlic
• ¼ onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 cube tomato bouillon
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• 1 tbsp. vegetable oil

STEP BY STEP:

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Drain.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot.
3. Fry the rice.
4. Blend the tomato, onion, garlic, water, with the broth, and chicken bouillon.
5. Once the rice is well fried, add the blended mixture from the previous step.
6. Add Juanita’s Hominy, potato, and carrot, and mix everything. Add the cilantro sprig.
7. Cover the pot and cook over low heat. Let the liquid evaporate and check that the rice is cooked.
8. Turn off the heat. Leave the lid on and rest for 10 minutes. Remove the cilantro sprig.
9. Fluff with a fork and enjoy.

SUGGESTION: Substitute the water and bouillon cubes with 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth.