Description
Mexican corn rice brings zesty flavors and vibrant colors to your dinner table. Quick and easy preparation combines sweet corn kernels with aromatic rice, creating a delightful side dish that completes any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup white sushi rice
- 1 cup yellow corn (frozen)
Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- Butter (to serve)
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse the rice under running water until the liquid runs crystal clear, indicating all excess starch has been removed.
- Allow the rice to soak in cold water for half an hour, which helps soften the grains and promotes even cooking.
- Drain the rice completely, eliminating any remaining soaking liquid.
- Transfer the rice to a spacious saucepan and combine with water, ensuring a balanced ratio for optimal texture.
- Incorporate thawed corn kernels into the rice mixture, distributing them evenly throughout the pan.
- Season the rice with soy sauce and a pinch of salt, gently stirring to create a uniform flavor profile.
- Position the saucepan on the stovetop and elevate the heat to trigger a rolling boil, allowing the ingredients to interact and develop depth.
- Maintain the boiling state for 3-5 minutes, which helps initiate the cooking process and blend flavors.
- Reduce the flame to its lowest setting, creating a gentle simmer that will tenderly cook the rice and corn.
- Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid to trap steam and ensure even heat distribution.
- Let the rice simmer quietly for 15-20 minutes, during which the grains will absorb liquid and become perfectly tender.
- After cooking, remove the pan from heat and let it rest undisturbed for 5 minutes, allowing residual steam to complete the cooking process.
- Optional: Enhance the dish’s richness by adding a small dollop of butter just before serving, which will melt and infuse the rice with a luxurious finish.
Notes
- Soaking rice beforehand helps soften grains and ensures even cooking throughout the dish.
- Frozen corn works perfectly if thawed completely, providing sweet bursts of flavor in every bite.
- Butter adds a luxurious finish, melting into the warm rice and enhancing its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg