If you’re a follower of TBFS you may already know that I’m a crazy huge fan of Mexican food. I have soooo many delicious Mexican recipes on my site–probably more than any other type of cuisine–because I LOVE it! My husband and I lived in Puebla, Mexico for a few months when we were first married. I learned to make several authentic recipes while we lived there, but this Authentic Mexican rice is the one I use the very most. (You can check out some photos from our time there, and the story, here). I’ve adapted my recipe to make Instant Pot Mexican Rice, and it turns out PERFECT. I love the way the instant pot cooks rice. You don’t have to worry about mushy or gloopy rice. It’s fluffy and tender, and exactly how rice should be! Learn all of my instant pot tips! Mexican rice is made of long-grain white rice, tomato, onion and garlic. In Mexico it is also often cooked with diced peas and carrots. The chef who taught me to make Mexican rice used Tomato bullion cubes for extra great flavor, and to get that perfect orange color that you’re looking for. They should be easy to find at your local grocery store, in the Mexican food aisle. Rinse the rice under water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Turn instant pot to the saute setting. Add oil and rice and stir often, until the rice starts to get slightly golden. Add tomato sauce, minced garlic, onion, tomato boullion and diced carrots.
Stir well. Add water and stir, making sure the boullion cubes are dissolved. Turn instant pot off. Secure lid and turn valve to sealed position. Turn on to Manual or High Pressure, and cook for 3-4 minutes (3 minutes for tender to the bite, or 4 minutes for softer rice).
When timer beeps, allow pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Remove lid and add peas. Gently fluff the rice with a fork (don’t stir it). Place IP lid over the bowl and allow rice to rest for a few more minutes before serving.
Yes! To substitute brown rice, add ¼ cup additional water and cook on high pressure for 22-24 minutes (22 for low elevations, 24 for higher). Once the timer beeps allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes before removing the lid and fluffing with a fork. If you don’t own an instant pot yet, you can make Authentic Mexican Rice on the stovetop with this recipe. FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST for more great recipes! This post contains affiliate links. I love sharing my favorite products and cooking tools with you all! This post contains affiliate links.
