Name: Spanish Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup long grain rice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cumin; 14 ounces broth; 4 ounces tomato sauce

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Spanish Rice

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Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan, add rice, and stir until rice begins to lightly toast.

Add in garlic, salt, and cumin. Gently stir and cook until garlic is fragrant.

Stir in tomato sauce and broth, then turn up the heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover with lid.

Simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes then remove from heat. Fluff with a fork and serve!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast the Rice First 🍚
Toast the dry rice in oil for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance its nutty flavor and prevent mushiness while maintaining individual grain separation.
Bloom Your Cumin 🌶️
Add ground cumin to the hot oil before the rice to release its essential oils and deepen its earthy flavor throughout the entire dish.
Use Quality Tomato Sauce 🍅
Choose tomato sauce without added sugars or heavy seasonings, as it allows the cumin and garlic to shine while ensuring authentic restaurant-style flavor.
Don't Stir After Simmering 🫕
Once you add the broth and bring to a simmer, resist stirring to allow the rice to develop a flavorful crust on the bottom (socarrat) while cooking undisturbed.
Rest and Fluff for Perfection ✨
Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork to allow carryover cooking and achieve perfectly tender, separate grains.