Spanish rice

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Spanish rice

Mexican rice served next to beans
Alternative names	Red rice, arroz rojo, Istanboli Polo
Course	Side dish
Place of origin	Mexico
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	White rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, broth
Cookbook: Spanish rice

Spanish rice, also known as Mexican rice or red rice (Spanish: arroz rojo), is a Mexican side dish or an ingredient in other dishes made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, etc. The name Spanish rice is only used in the US; it does not originate in Spain.^[1] In Iran and Persian cuisine, a similar dish is called Istanboli Polo (Persian: استانبولی پلو).^{[citation needed]} It dates back to Qajar Iran. It is known as "Persian tomato rice" in the Western world.

Spanish rice is traditionally made by sautéing the rice in a skillet with oil or fat until it is colored golden brown. Water or chicken broth is then added, along with tomatoes in the form of chopped tomatoes or tomato sauce. Spanish rice originates in the methods of cooking rice in Spanish cuisine.^{[citation needed]} Since the Islamic period of Al Andalus Spain has a rich culinary tradition in terms of rice dishes and this was brought to the Americas by Spanish settlers of New Spain.

Mexican-style Spanish rice is cooked with tomato sauce or tomato paste and is often referred to as "red rice" (Spanish: arroz rojo) in Mexico. Mexican rice can be cooked with other vegetables like corns, peas, and bell pepper.

Etymology[]

Spanish rice with pieces of red bell pepper

The term "Spanish rice" is not used by Mexicans or Mexican food enthusiasts; the dish is usually simply referred to as "Mexican arroz" ("Mexican rice") or arroz rojo ("red rice") in Mexico. It's also called sopa seca de arroz ("dry rice soup"). Another version of sopa seca, made with pasta, is often called "Mexican spaghetti".

See also[]

• Jambalaya
• Jollof rice
• Paella
• Rice and beans
• Rice and peas

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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Spanish rice.

• Arroz: Spanish Rice at Food Network
• Spanish Rice at MarthaStewart.com