HOW TO MAKE PERFECT MEXICAN RICE EVERY TIME: Easy Recipe and Tips for Cooking Delicious Mexican Rice

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while white rice is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a budget-friendly option.

peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are nutritious, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Heat enough oil in a skillet to coat the bottom.

Add 1 cup of long grain rice to the hot oil and brown it, stirring frequently until it turns golden.

Add 1/3 small white onion, chopped, and sauté until it looks translucent.

Stir in 1/2 can of tomato sauce, salt, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon.

Pour in 2 cups of hot water and mix everything together quickly.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet.

Cook untouched for 15 minutes without stirring.

After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes without opening the lid.

Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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