Authentic Spanish Rice Recipe

Name: Authentic Spanish Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/4 cup onion, finely diced; 4 ounces el pato salsa fresca (or tomato sauce if you cant find el pato sauce); 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; pepper

Servings: persons

1
in a bowl combine broth, cumin, chili powder, salt & half a can of el pato sauce (if you can't find el pato use regular tomato sauce).
2
brown rice, in hot oil, in a large skillet for approximately 5 minutes flipping occasionally.
3
add diced onion, minced garlic, saute for 1 minute.
4
add seasoned broth, bring to a boil.
5
reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. do not check on the rice before the 15 minutes is up, this will allow steam to escape and may make your rice turn out undercooked.
6
most of the water will absorb before the 15 minute time limit but keep covered and continue to steam for the entire 15 minutes. this will make for perfect rice that isnt crunchy.
7
after 15 minutes turn heat off, uncover & flip rice over. recover & let sit until everything else is ready. you can let the rice sit covered for up to 25 minutes which will cook out most of the moisture & leave perfect fluffy rice.

649

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup onion, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Authentic Spanish Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Authentic Spanish Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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