spanish rice

Thân thiện

A chef prepares a pot of Spanish rice on the stove.

Definition

Noun: 1. A dish of spicy rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, and green peppers: Spanish rice refers to a seasoned rice dish, often with a reddish or orange hue from tomatoes and spices, typically served as a side.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The main course was served with a side of flavorful Spanish rice.
  • For the potluck, she prepared a large batch of Spanish rice.
  • This recipe for Spanish rice calls for chili powder and cumin.

Advanced Usage

• While "Spanish rice" is a common name for this dish in some regions, it may be known as Mexican rice or arroz rojo in other contexts, though recipes can vary slightly.

Variants and Related Words

• Mexican rice (n): A very similar dish of seasoned rice with tomatoes, onions, and peppers. The terms are often used interchangeably.
• Arroz rojo (n): The Spanish term for "red rice," directly describing the dish.

Synonyms

• Seasoned rice
• Mexican rice (in many contexts)

Related Phrases

• Spanish rice and beans: A common combination where the rice is served with beans.
  • The cafeteria's special today is Spanish rice and beans.

Học thuật

Noun

1. spicy rice with tomatoes and onions and green peppers

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