Spanish Rice. How To Make Homemade Spanish Rice/Mexican Rice. Whatever You Call It, We've Got The Best And Easiest Spanish Rice Recipe You Can Find. It Tastes Like It Came Straight From The Restaurant.
This classic Mexican-style Spanish Rice (also called arroz rojo) has all the crucial elements: tomato (in the form of tomato sauce), onion, garlic, and of course, rice. We opted for garlic powder for ease. Spanish rice is the perfect accompaniment to Mexican foods, chicken, or just about anything. You can have Spanish Rice using 12 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Spanish Rice
- You need 1 1/4 cup of rice, soaked for 30 minutes.
- You need 1 tbsp. of olive oil.
- Prepare 2 of onions, chopped.
- It's 3-4 of garlic, chopped.
- Prepare 2 of tomatoes, chopped.
- Prepare 1 tbsp. of tomato paste.
- Prepare to taste of salt.
- You need 1/4 tsp. of pepper powder.
- You need 1/2 tsp. of red chili powder.
- It's 1/2 cup of carrots, sliced.
- You need 1/2 cup of green peas.
- Prepare 2 cups of stock.
Best Spanish rice I have ever made. I think even better than our local mexican restaurant. You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any found in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes.
Spanish Rice instructions
- Heat oil and saute the rice for 7-8 minutes or till light brown..
- Add the garlic and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes..
- Add the tomato puree, tomato paste, salt, red chili powder, pepper powder, carrots and peas..
- Add the stock and pressure cook for 2 whistles..
- Fluff it up with a fork..
- Serve with salad or just as it is..
How to Make Spanish Rice and Beans Video. And the best part about beans and rice? When you put them together they become a complete protein, meaning together they contain all the essential amino. In this video I will be teaching you how to make My Homemade Spanish Rice. Easy Spanish Rice, also called Mexican Rice, that tastes just like your favorite restaurant side dish with with an Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice).