Authentic Mexican Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Rough chop tomatoes, onion & peeled garlic.
2. 2
   In a food processor or blender, puree the tomatoes, onion & garlic. Use fresh tomatoes OR canned tomatoes, not both.
3. 3
   In 1 1/2 tablespoons oil, sautee rice, stirring often, until rice turns white. Its okay if some of the rice starts to lightly brown. This step usually takes 5 - 6 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the diced carrots and saute for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the tomato/onion/garlic puree and cook until the liquid reduces a little and the mixture appears drier.
6. 6
   Add the chicken broth, salt, jalapenos, parsley & bring to a boil.
7. 7
   Cover, reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
8. 8
   Open pot and scatter peas on top. Recover and let sit for 5 minutes.
9. 9
   Fluff with fork and serve.
10. 10
    Discard jalapenos or use to decorate the dish.