Spanish Rice Tutorial (she: Lil’ Luna)

Hi there “Or So She Says…” Readers!
I’m Kristyn and I blog over at Lil’ Luna.
Come check it out for fun, cute and easy recipes, tutorials and crafts!

Today, I’m going to show you how to make SPANISH RICE!
There’s just something so good about rice and getting it with some beans, some enchiladas, and tacos, and kinda just mixing it all up and eating it.  That might sound gross to you, but I promise – IT IS NOT!

Something you would never guess about me is…I’m 1/2 Mexican!
It’s true… even if I’m SUPER WHITE!!Although I’m pretty darn white, I can still cook some AMAZINGMexican Food, and that’s because I have wonderful teachers like my MOM and AUNTS.TODAY, I’d like to introduce you to my mudda, Liv.
(and my dad – hence the whiteness)


Ain’t she pretty?
(She’s gonna KILL me for putting a pic of her on here, but oh well) :D

Liv is gonna show us how to make the best and easiest Spanish Rice. It’s actually the recipe of a popular Mexican Restaurant in Mesa called Mango’s (down on Main). If you’ve ever been down there and liked their rice, here’s their recipe. :)

Spanish Rice

INGREDIENTS:
-2 cups rice
-3/4 c. oil
-1/2 c. tomato sauce
-6 stems cilantro (optional)
-1 tsp. salt
-1 tsp. minced garlic
-4 cups water
-1 tsp. chicken flavored bouillon cube
-Dash of cumin
-Dash of garlic pepper

DIRECTIONS:


1. Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.

 


2. Add rice and cook until golden brown.

3. Add 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.

4. When rice is brown, add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to pan.


5. Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes.

And that’s it – I know, my mom makes it look too easy, huh?
Just know that this is the best side for any Mexican dish. :)

Thanks again for letting me guest post!
ENJOY!

Mariel

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Comments

  1. Jocelyn Christensen says:
    November 2, 2010 at 1:09 pm

    That looks fantastic!

    Reply
  2. T says:
    November 2, 2010 at 3:23 pm

    I’m going to try this tonight – even being 1/4 Spanish hasn’t gotten me to be able to cook a decent Spanish rice despite many attempts… 2615th time’s a charm right????

    Reply
  3. Lynette @ My Craft Discovery says:
    November 2, 2010 at 5:22 pm

    looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Jessica says:
    November 3, 2010 at 3:47 pm

    I LOVE spanish rice! Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  5. Mindika says:
    November 3, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I’ve always wanted to know how to make authentic Spanish rice! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  6. Kate says:
    November 4, 2010 at 1:04 am

    Wait, you mean I don’t have to buy Ricearoni for spanish rice?!?! I can’t wait to make this! Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Paige says:
    November 14, 2010 at 1:56 am

    Looks delicious! My daughter LOVES “orange rice” that we get at the Mexican restaurants. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks!

    Reply

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