Mexican Red Rice (Homemade Arroz Rojo)

Step 1

Rinse rice thoroughly to remove starch. Set aside.

Step 2

Saute diced onion and garlic in butter for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, cumin, cayenne and salt, cooking for 2 minutes. Add rice, tossing in the tomato-ey butter for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add stock, stirring to dissolve the tomato paste into the stock. Taste the broth - it should be a little too salty. Once the stock comes up to a boil, cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 15 minutes, until all of the stock has been absorbed. Remove the pot from the heat, but leave it covered for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 4

Once finished steaming, add in diced cilantro and toss. Serve warm.