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Spanish Rice Recipe

spanish rice recipes

Restaurant-Style Spanish Rice (aka Mexican Rice), that is easy to make and tastes like it came straight from the restaurant, and is the best side dish to any Mexican entree.

Prep: 5min

Total: 45min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 90 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 447 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1/8 cup vegetable oil
  • 8 oz tomato sauce
  • 6 stems cilantro ((optional))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups water ((or 4 cups chicken lower sodium chicken broth – and no bouillon))
  • 1 cube chicken flavored bouillon
  • dash cumin
  • dash garlic pepper

Instruction:

  1. Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.
  2. Add rice and cook until golden brown.
  3. Add 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.
  4. When rice is brown, add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to pan.
  5. Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and ENJOY.

Easy Spanish Rice

spanish rice recipes

Cook a pot of rice using chicken broth, tomato sauce, and a few seasonings to make this quick and easy Spanish Rice. It’s the perfect base for rice bowls or a delicious side dish to your favorite Mexican entrees!

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 164 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 578 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) chicken broth or stock (see NOTES below)
  • 1 cup (APPROXIMATELY) tomato sauce or puree (see NOTES below)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup diced fresh tomatoes (seeded & drained (optional))

Instruction:

  1. In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, melt together olive oil and butter. Add rice and stir to coat with oil/butter. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 2 to 3 minutes, until rice is toasted.
  2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, garlic salt, oregano, and diced tomatoes (if using). Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir well, reduce heat to low, place lid on pot, and cook at a gentle simmer for 20 minutes (or whatever amount of time is directed on your bag of rice; see NOTES below). If rice is not quite tender or liquid is not absorbed after 20 minutes, replace lid and cook for 2 to 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat, leave covered, and allow to rest for a few minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

My Mom Teaches Me How to Make MEXICAN / SPANISH RICE (Traditional & Easy Recipe)

FAQ

What is the difference between Mexican rice and Spanish rice?

One of the main differences between these two rice dishes is that Mexican rice is fluffier and tends not to stick together. Whilst Spanish Rice is known for that rich yellow color, Mexican Rice is best known for its reddish orange hue that it gets from being cooked with cumin.

What is a traditional Spanish rice dish?

The traditional recipe calls for rabbit, snails and large green beans and is cooked over an open fire in a thin, round pan known as a paella. That’s right: the name for Spain’s most famous rice dish actually comes from the pan it is cooked in!

Why do you fry rice before cooking Spanish rice?

Frying it first will help prevent rice from sticking together while simmering. While rice is browning, you will start noticing a nutty aroma, which will translate into the way rice will taste. This will add another layer of flavor to the whole dish.

What does Spanish rice contain?

Mexican rice (sometimes referred to as Spanish rice or red rice in Tex–Mex cuisine), also known as arroz a la mexicana, arroz mexicano, or arroz rojo in Spanish, is a Mexican side dish made from white rice, tomato, garlic, onion, and perhaps other ingredients.

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About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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