shayne's mexican style rice
This rice is full of flavor and very simple to make. My family & friends always ask me "Can you make your rice"? It makes me happy to know that many people look forward to my meals. I hope you all love it as much as they do. :) PS. Some of the ingredients listed can be found in the ethnic section of your local grocery store or any grocery store where latino products are sold. Note* To make a more authentic mexican rice add jalapeno peppers and or peas & carrots at step 4.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6 - 8 (depending on portions)
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
- 1 medium tomato
- 1 - half of a small - medium onion
- 4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 can el pato sauce (yellow or green can)
- 1 can fat-free chicken broth 14.5 oz
- 1 package sazon goya seasoning w/culantro & achiote
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- - a dash of garlic salt with parsley flakes
- - 3 tbs extra virgin olive oil
- - 1/4 cup of water
How To Make shayne's mexican style rice
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Step 1Chop garlic, onion & tomato and set aside.
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Step 2in a medium sauce or fry pan, heat olive oil on medium low heat.
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Step 3Add rice to the pan and fry until the rice turns bright white. You will need to stir in order to avoid burning.
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Step 4Add chopped garlic & onion to the rice and sweat until the onion is clear then add chopped tomato. Keep a close eye on the rice and stir do not allow to burn. If you need more oil add a little.
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Step 5Add the El Pato sauce and stir until well blended. Stir in the chicken broth & water, you will want the rice to be covered at least a half inch above the rice.
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Step 6Add the Goya Sazon season packet, garlic powder, and a dash of Garlic salt with Parsley flakes. Turn down the flame to a low setting, Cover and allow to cook until all liquid is evaporated from the pan.
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Step 7When done Turn off the burner & allow the rice to sit for at least 5 minutes to ensure that it is cooked throughly. Open lid and fluff rice with a fork. Enjoy!
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Rice Sides
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#Arroz
Keyword:
#ComidaLatina
Keyword:
#Mexicanrice
Keyword:
#GarlicLoversRice
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Method:
Stove Top
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