I Made My Mom's Homemade Arroz (Mexican Rice)

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Welcome to the cooking video; the dish is Arroz (Mexican Rice).

This recipe serves about 4 to 5 people.

Gather ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice, 2 cups water, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/3 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 diced onion, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper.

Heat a pan on medium to medium-high heat and add the canola oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onions and sauté until they are soft and slightly golden.

Add the rice to the pan and toast it until it has a nice brown color and a toasted aroma.

Add the tomato sauce and chicken broth to the pan with the toasted rice.

Stir in the garlic powder, cumin, and a moderate amount of pepper, along with a little salt.

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

Let it simmer for about 20 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure it doesn't dry out; add more water or broth if necessary.

After 20 minutes, check the rice; if there's still a little water left, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

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