Spanish Rice
This homemade Spanish Rice recipe is quick, easy and perfect for your next taco Tuesday. Also known as Mexican Rice, this extremely flavorful and fluffy rice is my go-to side dish when serving Mexican food.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white rice rinsed and dried
- ½ cup onions small diced
- 2 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- to taste pepper
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- In a large skillet (that has a lid) over medium low heat add in the olive oil. Once hot, add in the rinsed and dried rice along with diced onion.
- Toast the rice until about half of the rice has turned light brown. This should take around 5-6 minutes. Stirring often to prevent burning the rice and onions. Add in the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Next add in the chicken stock, tomato sauce and all of the seasonings. Mix until well combined. Turn the heat up and bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes. Once the 20 minutes are up, remove from the heat and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes with the lid still on.
- Remove the lid and fluff the rice. Serve and enjoy!
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