Mexican Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cup rice
- 1 to 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh tomato sauce or can
Instructions
- in a medium size pan on med heat, add in the oil and let it heat up. Once the oil is hot add in the rice and start to brown it. Continue to stir the rice and don't let it burn. Once the rice is lightly browned start adding in the ingredients. stirring as you add them in. Once all the ingredients are in the pan let this cook for 5 to 7 minutes on a medium low heat. Then put it on low and cook for about 12 minutes. Once the liquid is absorbed turn off the heat and do no remove the lid, and let it sit with lid on for 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and its done
Notes
You can use about 2 to 3 tomatoes to substitute the can tomato sauce, and a quarter of a fresh onion and fresh garlic. Just put those in blender and puree them with a little water.
You can also add in the bouillon as well to the blender.