Full of Flavor Mexican Rice

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   Place rice in a large bowl and cover with very hot tap water.

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   Let stand 10-15 minutes.

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   Then rub and squeeze rice with your fingers until the water is cloudy.

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   Drain the rice in a strainer.

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   Cover it with cold water.

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   Rub and squeeze rice again, then drain.

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   Repeat the cold water and draining process once more or as many times as it takes to get the water fairly clear.

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   Drain the rice thoroughly and spread it on a platter to dry.

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   You can use rice while it is still wet, but there is danger of spattering hot oil when wet rice is added to the skillet.

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    Rice usually takes 1 hour or more to dry.

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    Mash garlic with salt to make a paste.

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    Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.

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    Add rice.

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    Cook and stir over medium heat until lightly browned.

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    Add onion and garlic paste.

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    Cook and stir until onion is tender.

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    Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth.

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    Cook and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed.

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    Reduce heat to very low and steam 30-45 minutes until rice is tender.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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