Spanish Rice

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Spanish rice, which can also be called Mexican rice, is a side dish made from white rice, tomato, garlic, onion, and other aromatics that is a staple in many hispanic cultures.

Prep Time5

Cook Time17

Total Time22

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: mexican, spanish, hispanic

Servings: people

Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups basmati rice
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cloves garlic finely minced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups vegetable broth or stock

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot. Add the rice and toast for 90 seconds, or until fragrant and toasted.
Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, and spices and continue to toast for 30 seconds. After toasting for about 2 minutes total, add the liquid and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to let it simmer for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, all the liquid should be absorbed. If not, let it cook for another minute or two until fully absorbed.
Remove from the heat and let sit with the lid secured for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving. Feel free to add a squeeze of lime or a sprinkle of flaky salt before serving

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