In the final episode of Mi Cocina, join Rick Martinez as he shares his favorite recipes for básicos, the foundational recipes you'll use to create authentic Mexican food. Watch as he makes Frijoles de Olla (simple beans with scallions and herbs), Arroz Blanco con Mantequilla (buttery rice with poblano, carrots, and corn), and homemade tortillas with a few special tips and tricks.

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Recipes featured in this video
Arroz Blanco con Mantequilla: https://f52.co/39Q6kYH
Frijoles de Olla: https://f52.co/38fd3uB
Tortillas de Maíz: https://f52.co/38N2a3w

Also featured in this video
Sweet Heat with Rick Martinez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewyq3lktXcc&list=PLucz12o2JWvXP_z7EMCcrTYKkmBE8tBSZ
Five Two Essential Stock Pot: https://f52.co/3GdjStl
Five Two Essential Saucepan: https://f52.co/3wQQvIS

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VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:50 Frijoles de Olla
00:03:18 What's with all the salt?
00:04:56 Arroz Blanco con Mantequilla
00:08:40 Why do I love lard?
00:10:27 Tortillas de Maíz
00:13:21 Tortillas de Harina de Maíz
00:16:29 Can I make it vegetarian?
00:17:28 Time to eat

Recipes reprinted with permission from Mi Cocina: Recipes and Rapture from My Kitchen in Mexico (‎Clarkson Potter, May 2022).

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