Authentic Mexican Rice

By merlin

AOHfoods

Ingredients

• 1 c long-grain white rice, raw
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 md onion, chopped
• 1/3 c Salsa (Embasa brand)or Herdez salsa casera. You get this at the mexican store
• 3 c water
• 1 tomato chicken boullion, or 2 tsp granuals
• RECIPE CAN BE DOUBLED
• When I double everything in this recipe, I use one 7-ounce can of Herdez salsa casera.

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in saute‚ pan on medium-high. Add uncooked rice and stir to
coat rice with oil. When rice is 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 10-15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

When water is completely evaporated and rice is tender, remove from
heat and serve hot.

* NOTE: Embasa Salsa comes canned and can be found in the ethnic
section of your grocery store. This is an authentic recipe from a
Hispanic friend of mine.