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Arroz con Maiz (Rice with Corn)
Course:
Side Dishes - Rice & Beans
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
2
Tablespoons
Butter
1
Cup
Long Grain Rice
2
Cups
Chicken Broth
1 15-
Ounce
Can Corn
Drained (See Note)
1 4-
Ounce
Can Mild Green Chiles
1/4
Teaspoon
Chili Powder
1/4
Teaspoon
Cumin
1/4
Teaspoon
Garlic Powder
1/4
Teaspoon
Oregano
1/4
Teaspoon
Salt
1/4
Teaspoon
Pepper
2
Tablespoons
Cilantro
Chopped
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine all spices.
In a small saucepan, bring chicken broth to a simmer and keep hot while preparing the rice.
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter until sizzling. Add the rice and cook, stirring frequently, until rice becomes opaque.
Slowly pour in hot chicken broth. Add corn, chiles and spice mixture.
Bring mixture to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and allow to sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice and stir in cilantro. Serve as a side dish or use as a filling in burritos.
Notes
You can use plain canned corn or try Del Monte's "Fire-Roasted Corn Blend" or "Southwest Corn with Poblano and Red Peppers."