Mexican Style Chipotle Rice Recipes

CHIPOTLE CAULIFLOWER 'RICE'

Steps:

• Pulse cauliflower in a blender until it is broken up and looks like rice.
• Combine cauliflower 'rice' and water in a nonstick pan or cast iron skillet; saute over medium heat until slightly browned and softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in chipotle sauce, recaito, tomato paste, and garlic powder. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces and mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.

CHIPOTLE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil on medium heat in a saucepan and add chopped onion and minced garlic.
• Cook until tender and slightly golden.
• Add rice, stir fry for about one minute.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
• Allow to sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve garnished with cilantro leaves if using.

CHIPOTLE PEPPER SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in pan.
• Add garlic and rice.
• Brown garlic and rice for a couple of minutes on high.
• Add bouillon cubes and water.
• Let boil for a minute or two.
• Add chipotle chili and adobo sauce.
• Stir everything.
• Cover pan with foil or pan lid.
• Turn burner to low.
• Let simmer for at least 20 minutes.
• You should not need to add anymore water, but if the rice has soaked up the previous water you can add more if it makes you feel better.

HONEY CHIPOTLE MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring chile, tomatoes, water, onion, garlic, salt and red pepper to a boil for 2 minutes, then reduce to a simmer. Cook, slowly, covered for 15 minutes.
• Puree mixture in a blender (or use an immersion blender) until smooth. Stir in the honey and vinegar. You can make this ahead and refrigerate for a couple of days if needed. NOTE: You will need exactly 1 cup of the puree for the rice.
• Remove ribs and seeds from jalapenos and discard. Mince flesh and set aside.
• Place rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until water runs clear- about 1 1/2 minutes.Shake rice vigorously to remove excess water.
• Heat oil in a large skillet or saute pan over medium high heat about 2 minutes. Drop a few rice grains in and if they sizzle then it is ready. Add rice and fry stirring until rice is light golden and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and minced jalapenos and cook , stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Stir in broth, pureed mixture, and salt. Stirring frequently,continue cooking for 5 minutes or until rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed, If the rice looks too dry before it is cooked through, add more puree or stock or plain water by tablespoonfuls to reach desired consistency.