The mexican Rice, also known as the Spanish Rice is a side dish that is basically made white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, parsley, cilantro and other ingredients that you would wish to add. The dish is simply called arroz which means rice in Spanish. And it is usually served as a side dish alongside other Mexican cuisine.

And so to be able to enjoy this delicious side dish I’m talking about, here is an easy and step by step procedure you can use to try out and cook it yourself. Enjoy!

Ingredients

* 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
* 1 teaspoon garlic salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 1/2 cup tomato sauce
* 2 cups chicken broth

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.
2. Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

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