Mexican Red Rice

By Hester

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp.veg oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. ground ancho chile pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 1 14.5 oz can chicken broth
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 1/4 cup water

Preparation

Step 1

In medium saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic, ground ancho chile pepper, and salt; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in uncooked rice; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add broth, salsa, and the water. Bring to boiling reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Remove pan from heat. Remove lik. Cover pan with a clean kitchen towel; replace lid. Let stand for 5 minutes to let the towel absorb any excess moisture. Remove lid and towel. Fluff rice with a fork.