Authentic Mexican Rice

By merlin

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, raw
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1/3 cup salsa (Embasa Brand)
• 3 cups water
• 1 tomato chicken boullion cube or 2 tsp granules

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a saute pan on medium-high heat. Add uncooked rice and stir to coat rice with oil. when rice us brown, add chopped onions and stir. When onions start to brown, add in salsa tomatoes, stirring to coat rice. Add in water and chicken-tomato seasoning and bring to a boil. Allow water to boil for 5 minutes, then lower heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
When water is completly evaporated and reice is tender, remove from heat and serve hot.
NOTE: Embasa Salsa comes canned and can be found in the ethenic section of your grocery store.