AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RICE

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I love Mexican food! This rice dish is fairly mild, and nicely offsets a spicy main dish. It was given to me by a Mexican friend who said this is how her family has always made it.

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 c cooking oil
1 c raw rice
1 - 2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c onion, finely chopped
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 and 1/2 c hot water
1 8 oz. can tomato sauce
salt to taste
pepper to taste (more is better)

Steps:

  • 1. In hot oil, fry rice, garlic and onion until rice is golden brown.
  • 2. Dissolve bouillon cube in hot water; add water to rice. Add tomato sauce,salt and pepper to rice and stir to blend.
  • 3. Bring to a boil, stirring occassionally, then lower heat and cover tightly. Simmer for 20 - 25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and all liquid has been absorbed.

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