Mexican · side
Arroz Rojo
Arroz Rojo reads allium 4.4, sweetness 4.1 and salinity 3.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican side, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.3 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 4.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 2.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 2.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.7 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Allium 4.4 · Sweetness 4.1 · Salinity 3.1 · Richness 2.8 · Umami 2.6 · Fruity 2.4 · Sourness 2.4 · Earthy 1.8 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Warm Spice 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7 · Citrus 0.7 · Floral 0.6
What's in it (9)
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 2 tomatoes
- 1/4 white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2.5 cups chicken
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 carrots diced
- 1/2 cup peas
- salt to taste
Time & effort: about 30 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 161 kcal, 9.4 g protein, 5.7 g fat, 18.1 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Toast dry rice in hot oil, stirring constantly, until lightly golden.
- Blend tomato, onion, and garlic into a puree and add it to the pot, stirring until the liquid is absorbed.
- Pour in hot broth, add carrots and peas, cover tightly, and steam on low heat until the rice is fluffy and fully cooked.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.