This recipe uses long grain white rice, such as basmati, and common pantry ingredients. The dish can be served as a side or as a base for other meals. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days ...

One simple step boosts the grain’s flavor. I could not make a batch of plain white rice if my life depended on it. For that, I turn to a rice maker, takeout, or the microwave. But Mexican rice I can ...