Description
Restaurant-style Spanish Rice that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from a Mexican restaurant. Toasted rice simmers with tomato sauce, garlic, cumin, and broth to create a flavorful and fluffy Mexican side dish perfect for tacos, enchiladas, and family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 cube chicken-flavored bouillon
- 4 cups water or low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- dash garlic pepper
- chopped fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the rice and cook while stirring until it turns golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Dissolve the bouillon cube in 4 cups of water or use chicken broth.
- Add the bouillon mixture, tomato sauce, minced garlic, salt, cumin, and garlic pepper to the rice.
- Stir everything together and cover the pan.
- Let the rice simmer for 30 to 40 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Cook until the liquid is fully absorbed and the rice becomes tender.
- Fluff the rice with a fork before serving and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Toasting the rice first helps create the classic restaurant-style flavor and texture.
- Use chicken broth instead of water for richer taste.
- Fluff gently with a fork to keep the rice grains separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 447
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0