Classic Red Rice Recipe | Epicurious.com
"Arroz Rojo In Mexico, this popular rice dish is usually made with vine-ripened tomatoes. For best results, use good-quality canned tomatoes or, in the summer, shop for tomatoes at a farmers' market if you don't grow your own. Simple grilled meats or tomato-sauced main dishes pair perfectly with red rice...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes in juice, drained
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3 tablespoons chopped white onion
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2 small garlic cloves, peeled
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1/4 cup corn oil
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1 cup medium-grain white rice
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1 cup hot water
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1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into 1/3-inch pieces
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1/3 cup shelled fresh peas or frozen
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1/3 cup fresh corn kernels or frozen
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6 fresh cilantro sprigs, tied together with kitchen twine
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2 to 3 serrano chiles , halved lengthwise
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1 teaspoon salt
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