Basic Mexican Rice

Name: Basic Mexican Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 cup long grain rice (not instant); 2 cloves pressed garlic; 1 medium finely chopped white onion; 3 medium finely chopped tomatoes; 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup long grain rice (not instant)
2 cloves pressed garlic
1 medium finely chopped white onion
3 medium finely chopped tomatoes
1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large skillet, heat the oil and saute the rice over medium high heat until golden brown.
2

Stir in the garlic and the onions and saute until onion is golden yellow.
3

Stir in the tomatoes, broth and season with salt.
4

Bring to a boil uncovered, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5

Do not take lid off to peak in!
6

Remove lid, toss with a fork to fluff and allow to sit for 5 minutes uncovered before serving.