Description
Mexican corn rice blends vibrant kernels with fluffy grains for a delightful side dish. Spices and fresh ingredients create a simple yet satisfying companion to main courses you’ll enjoy alongside grilled meats or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) white sushi rice
- 1 cup (240 ml) yellow corn (frozen)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
- Butter (to serve)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Rinse rice under cold water until liquid runs clear, removing excess starch. Soak rice for 30 minutes to soften grains, then drain completely.
- Seasoning and Mixing: Combine rice with water in a spacious saucepan. Add corn kernels and season with soy sauce and salt, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Initial Cooking: Place saucepan on stovetop, bringing contents to a rolling boil for 3-5 minutes to initiate cooking and blend ingredients.
- Simmering Process: Reduce heat to lowest setting, cover with a tight lid. Allow rice to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, ensuring grains absorb liquid and become tender.
- Resting and Finishing: Remove pan from heat, let rest undisturbed for 5 minutes. Optional: Enhance with a small butter pat just before serving to add a luxurious sheen and rich flavor.
Notes
- Rinse Rice Thoroughly: Remove excess starch by washing under running water until liquid becomes crystal clear, ensuring fluffy and separate rice grains.
- Soak for Softness: Allow rice to rest in cold water for 30 minutes, helping grains soften and cook more evenly, creating a perfect texture.
- Control Heat Carefully: Start with high heat to trigger boiling, then immediately reduce to lowest setting, preventing burning and ensuring gentle, consistent cooking.
- Rest After Cooking: Let rice sit covered for 5 minutes off heat, allowing residual steam to complete cooking and distribute moisture uniformly throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg