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 cook Spanish Rice using 8 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you cook it.
Ingredients of Spanish Rice
- You need 1 box of Rice.
- It's 1/4 tsp of Sweet paprika.
- You need 14 oz of Sliced cooked tomatoes.
- You need 1/2 tsp of Garlic powder..
- Prepare 1/4 tsp of Cumin.
- It's 2 1/2 tsp of Chili powder.
- You need 2 tbsp of Butter.
- It's 2 cup of Water.
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
- Use a big skillet. Set it on the lowest heat setting and melt the 2 table spoons of butter till it's about half way melted..
- Put in the box of rice that you chose and stir it until it turns about a golden brown type color. Keep the heat on medium low..
- Mix all the spices together in a separate little bowl..
- Add in your 2 cups of water, the spices, and the cooked sliced tomatoes in with the rice and turn the heat up until it comes to a boil..
- Once it starts boiling. Bring the heat down to low and put a lid on the skillet and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes..
- Enjoy :).
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).