How to Make Spanish Rice
Spanish rice is a classic, tasty dish that's easy to make. All you need are few simple ingredients and a large skillet with a lid. Here's how.
[edit] Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cube of chicken bouillon
- small amount of mixed vegetables (optional)
- 3 Tablespoons onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 can of tomato sauce
- 2 1/2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
[edit] Steps
- Heat the oil in a hot skillet.
- Add the rice and stir it until slightly browned, 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the chicken bouillon and vegetables if you are using them. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for a minute or two.
- Add the tomato sauce, water, salt and pepper. Stir to blend.
- Cover the skillet. Turn heat to a very low setting and allow to cook without disturbing for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. Don't open the lid.
- Let it cool for a while and serve. This time also helps any leftover liquid to be absorbed and helps the flavors to blend. Serves 5 people.
[edit] Tips
- You can replace the diced tomato and onion and a little of the tomato sauce for a can of rotel diced tomatoes with chiles (very spicy, but good).
- For authentic Puerto Rican recipes, which include the yellow Spanish Rice with beans, check out the ebook, "Puerto Rican Recipes, Americanized". It has lots of great recipes.
[edit] Warnings
- Don't allow the rice to burn. You just want it to get a golden brown before adding veggies, liquid and spices.
