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spanish rice foolproof by freda

(13 ratings)
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FREDA GABLE
@cookin4me
Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA

Easiest perfect Spanish rice recipe I ever made. Tasty too!! You can make this as spicy as you like. This is just like the restaurants make in Mexican cafes, only better because it is homemade. There are "two secrets" to this rice. I even surprised my sister, who is Mexican, with my rice. Be sure you follow directions exactly... for foolproof, right down to the minutes.

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Member's Choice! You voted, and you're right. This will go well with your next Mexican meal! Adjust the hotness of this one to suit your taste with your use of peppers.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(13 ratings)
yield 6 -8 easily
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For spanish rice foolproof by freda

  • VEGGIES FIRST SAUTE IN BUTTER
  • 1/3 c
    diced jalapenos, fresh or canned (if you don't like spicy, use bell pepper)
  • 1/3 c
    diced green onions (white part only, cut up green part for topping on rice when you serve it)
  • 1 clove
    garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter or oil
  • SECRET # 1: BE SURE YOU COAT THE RICE WITH OIL AS YOU SAUTE VEGGIES
  • 2 c
    long grain white rice
  • SPICES FOR THE SPANISH RICE:
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    chipotle or cayenne pepper (this is optional but I like spicy)
  • 1 tsp
    cumin, I really like this in my Spanish rice but also optional
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt (note: add more if not using chicken broth)
  • ADD STOCK AND TOMATO TO THE RICE
  • 2 1/4 c
    chicken stock (or you can add water for vegetarian)
  • 1/2 c
    tomato sauce

How To Make spanish rice foolproof by freda

  • 1
    Saute in a saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid, on low heat, butter, jalapenos, onions, and garlic.
  • 2
    Add 2 cups rice. Toss and saute again to coat the rice in the oils. NOTE: When you coat all the rice in the oil, it's going to help the rice to stay separated when it cooks, so it doesn't get gummy or sticky.
  • 3
    Saute on low heat for ONLY 2 MINUTES (set the timer).
  • 4
    Now you're going to ADD SPICES: Paprika, cayenne, cumin, and salt. Stir in and toss well.
  • 5
    Then ADD LIQUIDS: Add 2 1/4 cups of stock or water. Also, add 1/2 cup of tomato sauce.
  • 6
    Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Then turn it down to low. COVER with a tight-fitting lid. Simmer & cook for ONLY 20 MINUTES. (Set Timer)
  • 7
    After 20 Min. . . . DO NOT PEEK. Now, Set a timer for another 9 minutes (DO NOT PEEK!!!).
  • 8
    After 9 min, (Secret # 2 & Very Important Step)... FLUFF RICE, with a big meat fork. You should have very fluffy rice, full of flavor, that separates with the fork and does not stick together. GARNISH with chopped green onions when serving.
  • 9
    SECRETS to this "FOOLPROOF" Spanish RICE ARE: 1. Coating the rice in the oils. 2. Fluffing the rice with a fork after the 9 min of resting. . . That is the KEY!!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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