authentic spanish rice
(1 rating)
It's difficult to find really good Spanish rice. Most restaurants totally miss the mark on this Mexican staple. This is just like my Mother-in-law used to make.
(1 rating)
yield
10 -12
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For authentic spanish rice
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1 1/2long grain rice*
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1/4 cvegetable oil
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14 1/2 ozcan of chicken broth
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enough water to make 4 cups liquid
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8 ozcanned diced tomatoes
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1/4 cdiced bell pepper
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1/4 cchopped celery
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1/4 cchopped onion
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1 tspcumin
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1/2 tspchili powder
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tspgarlic powder
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1/4 tspground pepper
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frozen peas and carrots
How To Make authentic spanish rice
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1Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat and brown rice once oil is heated.Fry until the rice is golden.
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2Add fresh vegetables and tomato (along with a little of the liquid). Stir and sauté for a bit to soften the onion. The frozen carrots and peas (mixed together in a bag found in the freezer section at the grocery store) is as desired but if I had to measure it out it’s probably about ¾ cup. -
3Add broth, water and seasonings. Mix well; Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and continue cooking for 20-25 minutes. Rice is ready when the liquid is absorbed and the rice is fluffy.
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4*NOTE Do Not use Uncle Ben's rice as it is "Converted" and will not puff up when fried. It will not be light when the cooking process is finished. I usually use an inexpensive store brand because it's what works best.
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