Birria Rice

Toasty long-grain rice cooked in rich birria broth for deep chile flavor, savory warmth, and fluffy grains. Bold, comforting, and built to stand up to grilled or smoked meats

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Special Equipment: rice cooker

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice

• 2 tbsp neutral oil

• 2 cups birria broth (see note)

• ½ medium white onion, chopped

• Chopped fresh cilantro, to finish

Directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat. Add rice and cook, stirring, until lightly golden and toasted.

2. Add chopped onion and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

3. Pour in birria broth and bring to a boil.

4. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 10 minutes without lifting the lid.

5. Turn off heat and let sit, covered, for 20 minutes.

6. Fluff with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro before serving