Easy Mexican Rice Recipe: Spanish Rice

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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe: Spicy Spanish Rice Ingredients:

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• 1 cup rice

• 2 1/2 cups water

• 3 Chicken bouillon cubes

• 1/2 tsp cumin

• 1/3 cup tomato sauce

• 1/4 tsp basil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 2 tablespoons oil

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Easy Mexican Rice Recipe: Spicy Spanish Rice Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients:

• Measure 1 cup of rice.

• Dissolve 3 bouillon cubes in 2 1/2 cups of hot water.

• Gather cumin, tomato sauce, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and oil.

Saute Rice:

• In a pan with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

• Add 1 cup of rice to the heated oil.

• Stir the rice continuously for about 10 minutes or until it becomes lightly browned.

Add Tomato Sauce and Spices:

• Pour in 1/3 cup of tomato sauce and continue stirring for an additional 2-3 minutes.

• Add 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp basil, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp onion powder to the rice.

• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

• Stir well to combine the spices with the rice.

Prepare Bouillon Mixture:

• Dissolve the 3 bouillon cubes in the hot water, ensuring they are completely dissolved.

Simmer Rice:

• Slowly pour the bouillon mixture into the pan with the rice and spices.

• Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

• Cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

Rest the Rice:

• Remove the pan from the heat.

• Keep the lid on and let the rice stand for an additional 10 minutes. Do not open the lid during this time.

Fluff and Serve:

• After 10 minutes, carefully remove the lid.

• Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and mix the flavors.

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