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Arroz Verde. Cilantro Jalapeño Rice

January 28, 20207 Comments

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Arroz verde translates to green rice. Popular is cilantro rice which most times includes fresh lime juice. This version includes cilantro, jalapeno and lime! If cilantro is not your favorite ingredient, you could use other green herbs or greens, such as kale or baby spinach.

arroz verde close up in pot with cilantro sprigs

What’s your favorite side dish?

On this night, my arroz or cilantro jalapeño rice was the perfect side for chicken taquitos/flautas(flautas de pollo). Simple Mexican Rice is more commonly seen as a side dish to traditional Mexican recipes. Salsa ladled over crispy taquitos is a delicious way to enjoy this must try recipe.

Chicken Taquitos with a side of cilantro rice
The video version varies slightly from the written recipe below.

Not A Fan Of Cilantro?

I understand if you are not a fan of fresh cilantro. I love it! Crave it! Need it! Lol! You can switch out the cilantro for some other fresh greens like baby spinach, kale, parsley, bell pepper, poblano or even broccoli. As long as you have a good blender that will yield a smooth sauce.

arroz verde in the pot with cilantro sprigs
Cilantro rice served with chicken taquitos in salsa verde plated
Cilantro sauce on top of cooked hot rice before being mixed in
Mexican red rice top view close up

If rice is not your thing and want the more popular Mexican red rice try some of my favorite sopita recipes! Sopa is most commonly prepared with vermicelli-style pasta, fideo. Sopita!! mmmm!

arroz verde close up
arroz verde in the pot

Arroz Verde. Cilantro Jalapeño Rice

Add fresh cilantro, jalapeno and lime flavors to Mexican style rice with a quick blend of fresh ingredients!
4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Rice
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeds and stems removed
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/4 section small white onion
  • Splash of water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsps avocado or olive oil
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth warmed

Instructions

  • In the blender or mini chopper, combine the cilantro, 2 jalapenos, 1 clove of garlic, juice of 1 lime and 1/3 tsp. salt. add just enough water to help it blend, about 1/4 c. Blend until smooth and set aside.
  • In a pan heat 2 tablespoons of oil to medium. Add the rice and onion. Saute and fry the rice, stirring often for 5-7 minutes. Rice will become aromatic and golden in some spots.
  • Add the 2 cups of warm chicken broth to the rice. Stir gently. When rice comes to a boil, taste it for salt. Cover the rice and reduce the heat to low. Cook on low for 15 to 20 minutes or until all the liquid evaporates.
  • Do not to disturb the rice while it is cooking. Remove from heat and let it stand for 10 minutes. When ready, fluff the rice with fork and remove the large pieces of onion. Mix in the cilantro sauce from the blender. Cover until ready to serve.

Notes

Tips- Any leftover rice will absorb more of the liquid from cilantro jalapeño blend and become a little puffy. If you prefer, you could add this blend to the fried rice in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes then add the chicken broth. Cook as instructed.
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  1. Araceli

    January 29, 2020 at 6:06 am

    Do you add all of the combined broth with cilantro when rice is cooking?

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    • Sonia

      January 29, 2020 at 11:17 am

      Hi Araceli, it is just as instructed. Cook the rice first with the broth. Then you fold in the cilantro sauce after the rice sat for 10 minutes. Use a fork to fluff and mix into the rice. I have another version where it is mixed with the broth and cooked. This version gives you a more fresh cilantro flavor.

      Reply
  2. Rebecca

    January 29, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    I’m confused a bit. Add two cups of broth and a splash of water to the cilantro sauce? Then another 2 cups of broth to cook the rice? Because the first instructions for the sauce says to combine the broth and cilantro?

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    • Sonia

      January 29, 2020 at 7:48 pm

      Sorry for the confusion. I revised the recipe. It is correct now. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

      Reply
  3. Araceli

    January 29, 2020 at 6:48 pm

    It says broth at the beginning then it says to add broth again at the end. My guess is the only thing that gets blended is the cilantro, onion, garlic, salt and splash of water.

    Reply
    • Sonia

      January 29, 2020 at 7:49 pm

      Sorry for the confusion. Yes, no broth gets blended in the beginning. I revised it. Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Rebecca

    January 30, 2020 at 3:01 am

    Omgosh! It makes sense now. I should have figured that out. Thank you so much for clarifying. I love your recipes.

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