Michoacan Style Rice with Soyrizo

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This Mexican favorite is kind of like Mexico’s version of fried rice. In Michoacan, Mexico this rice is known as “Morisqueta”. Traditionally it contains several animal products. But the version I am making here is completely vegan friendly.

How long will this rice take to cook?

This rice can be done as you would regular Mexican rice. The only work you really have to do is fry the Cacique Soyrizo with the onions and garlic. The last step is just to combine all ingredients let them warm up together and serve. So you are looking at about 30 to 40 minutes from start to finish depending on your stove and state that you are situated. Now if you are in a pinch with time try my 5-Minute Mexican Rice and this will be equally delicious. You would just need to fry the soyrizo on the stove and wait for the Instant Pot to beep and combine all of the ingredients. However you make this recipe make it your own.

What is the best rice to use?

I used Jasmati White Rice here. Whether or not organic depends on your families preference. As far as cooking oil, I recommend you use an organic one that the it’s flavor will be a neutral tasting one. Let’s begin shall we!

Mexican Style Rice with Soyrizo

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Equipment

• Stove
• Sauce Pan

Ingredients

  

• 1 Tablespoon Neutral Cooking Oil optional
• 2 Cups Tomatoes Cubed
• 2 Cups Rice
• 8-9 Ounces Soyrizo
• 1/2 Cup Onion Minced
• 2 Cloves Garlic Minced
• 4 Cups Warm water or vegetable Broth
• 4 Sprigs Green Onion for garnish optional

Instructions

 

• Fry the soyrizo for 10 minutes using your optional tablespoon of oil on medium heat when ready place to the side on a plate and make sure to drain the actual soy chunks and leave the oil in the pan as you will be using it to fry the rice.
  
• With the leftover oil from the soyrizo fry your rice 5 minutes moving around so nothing burns. Then add the onion for 2 minutes until translucent and lastly add the minced garlic cloves sauteing them for 30 seconds followed by the warm water or vegetable broth and simmer on low for 30 minutes or until the rice achieves a soft consistency. Please note that the use of a warm liquid will speed up the cooking process.
  
• Cube your tomatoes while the rice is simmering.
  
• Once the rice is ready add the soyrizo mixture and the fresh tomatoes and gently incorporate all of the ingredients. Cover the pan on the lowest heat possible for an additional 2 minutes and serve.
  
• Garnish with green onions or chives, this is optional but totally recommended.
  
• Enjoy this rice as a side or a main but always with the people that make you the happiest.

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Keyword mexican, morisqueta, rice, soyrizo, vegan