Mexican Rice
Directions
- 1Heat oil in a pot over medium-low heat.
- 2Add chopped onions to the heated oil and mix them around.
- 3Brown the onions slightly.
- 4Add rice to the pot with the onions and stir to brown the rice.
- 5Once the rice is brown, add about two tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot.
- 6Pour water into the pot carefully, as it will steam.
- 7Mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- 8If you have tomatoes, add them to the mixture.
- 9Add seasoning (about a little over a tablespoon) to the pot.
- 10Mix the seasoning into the rice and other ingredients.
- 11Put a lid on the pot.
- 12Turn the fire down.
- 13After cooking for about 24 minutes, turn the fire off.
- 14Let the rice sit with the lid on for at least five minutes.
- 15Carefully take the lid off, as there will be hot steam.
- 16Mix the rice to combine all the flavors from the tomato and onion.
Ingredients
- oil
- onions
- rice
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- water
- tomatoes
- seasoning
Equipment
potlidstovestirring utensil
Tips
- When adding water, be careful as it will steam.
- Don't stir the mixture too hard, but ensure it's well mixed.
- Let the rice sit with the lid on for at least five minutes after cooking.