Spanish Rice
| 1.5 T 1 c 1/4 2 cloves 1 1 3/4 t 1/2 t 2 1/2 c 1/2 c SOME 1/2 t 1/3 c 1 2 T |
oil white long-grain rice onion, diced garlic, minced small roma tomato, diced jalapeno or 1/2 bell, seeded/de-veined ground cumin salt water (total of 3 c liquid) tomato sauce (or 1/4 c water, 1/4 c paste) OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: paprika or chili powder cubed chicken juice of small lime finely chopped cilantro |
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| Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add rice and stir constantly about 5 minutes until the rice begins to lightly brown. Add vegetables and spices and stir 2 more minutes. Add water and sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight lid, and simmer 20-25 min until the water is gone. Stir in lime juice and cilantro. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 min, covered. Serves 8. | ||