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Basic Mexican Rice

If your family likes to make Burritos or really any Mexican dish that involves rice, make this instead of your boring, flavorless white rice.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Long Grain Rice
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2-3 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Bullion
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 5 oz tomato sauce (~2/3 cup)
  • 1 packet sazon goya
  • 1/4 a small white onion

Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a kettle until hot.
  • Heat 2-3 tbsp neutral oil in a medium pot on medium-low heat.
  • Dice 1/4 white onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
  • Add 2 cups rice and stir constantly for 5 minutes until golden brown and nutty-smelling.
  • Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 packet sazon goya culantro y achiote, and 1 tbsp chicken bullion to the rice and toss until coated.
  • Pour in 5 oz tomato sauce and mix well.
  • Carefully pour in the hot water and stir.
  • Let steam for 1 minute uncovered, then cover and reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer covered for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and serve.

Notes

Use hot water for proper texture; do not stir or lift the lid while simmering.