As a culinary expert with a passion for diverse cuisines, I'm delighted to share a classic recipe for Mexican rice. This dish is a flavorful side that complements many dishes, especially those with a Latin American flair.

Here's how you make it:


1. Start with the right ingredients: You'll need long-grain white rice, tomato sauce, onion, garlic, chicken or vegetable broth, jalapeno (optional for heat), cumin, and salt.


2. Prepare your rice: Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.


3. Sauté the aromatics: Heat some oil in a saucepan, add finely chopped onion and garlic, and cook until they're soft and fragrant.


4. Add the rice: Stir in the rice and toast it lightly for a few minutes to let it absorb the flavors of the onions and garlic.


5. Add the liquid and seasonings: Pour in the broth, tomato sauce, and a sprinkle of cumin. If you like a bit of heat, you can include finely chopped jalapeno.


6. Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, which usually takes about 20 minutes.

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Rest and serve: Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it sit, covered, for a few more minutes to steam and finish cooking. Fluff it with a fork before serving.

Key points: Use long-grain white rice for a good texture, don't forget to rinse it, and let the rice rest after cooking to ensure it's fully cooked and fluffy.

Now, here's the recipe translated into Chinese:

作为一名对各种美食充满热情的烹饪专家，我很高兴能分享一道经典的墨西哥米饭食谱。这道菜是一道美味的配菜，尤其适合搭配拉丁美洲风味的菜肴。

以下是制作步骤：


1. 准备正确的食材：您将需要长粒白米、番茄酱、洋葱、大蒜、鸡肉或蔬菜高汤、墨西哥辣椒（可选，增加辣味）、孜然和盐。


2. 准备您的米饭：将米饭在冷水下冲洗，直到水变清澈，以去除多余的淀粉。


3. 炒香料：在锅中加热一些油，加入细切的洋葱和大蒜，煮至它们变软并散发出香味。


4. 加入米饭：拌入米饭并轻轻烤香几分钟，让米饭吸收洋葱和大蒜的香味。


5. 加入液体和调味料：倒入高汤、番茄酱，并撒上孜然。如果您喜欢辣味，可以包括细切的墨西哥辣椒。


6. 焖煮：将混合物煮沸，然后转小火，盖上锅盖，让米饭焖煮至米粒变软，液体被吸收，通常需要大约20分钟。

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静置后上桌：米饭煮熟后，从热源上取下并盖上锅盖静置几分钟，让米饭蒸汽和完全煮熟。上桌前用叉子松松地搅动。

关键点：使用长粒白米以获得良好的口感，不要忘记冲洗它，并在烹饪后让米饭静置，以确保米饭完全煮熟且松软。

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