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Maria's Mexican Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tbl olive oil
1 c uncooked, short grained white rice
1/2 large onion, diced
1/2 tbl salt
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
2-1/2 c water
1/3 c tomato sauce
1 tbl chicken bouillon
Optional: 1 whole serrano chile pepper or additional heat, slice and add
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and onion in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt, cumin and pepper. Pour water over the rice mixture. Stir tomato sauce and chicken bouillon into the water. Increase heat to medium-high, place a cover on the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add serrano chile pepper and continue cooking at a boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium low until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10-15 minutes, cook time 30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Should go well with Halibut Vera Cruz

 

 

 

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