Spanish rice - Easy to do and Very moist even after warming up leftovers the next day!. Today I am sharing this Spanish rice! A quick and easy dinner that is ready in under 20 minutes! How To Make Homemade Spanish Rice/Mexican Rice. Whatever You Call It, We've Got The Best And Easiest Spanish Rice Recipe You Can Find. It Tastes Like It Came Straight From The Restaurant. Spanish rice, also known as Mexican rice, red rice, or arroz rojo, is a Mexican side dish or an ingredient in other dishes made from white rice, tomatoes, garlic, onions, etc. My mother's signature Spanish rice recipe, a delicious accompaniment to steak, chicken, and Mexican entrees such as tacos or enchiladas.
This classic Mexican-style Spanish Rice (also called arroz rojo) has all the crucial elements: tomato (in the form of tomato sauce), onion, garlic, and of course, rice.
We opted for garlic powder for ease.
Spanish rice is the perfect accompaniment to Mexican foods, chicken, or just about anything.
You can cook Spanish rice with 7 Ingredients and 5 steps. See the following guide!
Ingredients for Spanish rice:
- 2 cup rice.
- 4 cup water.
- 1 can pigeon peas.
- 1 envelope Sazon.
- 1 tbsp oil.
- 7 oz sofrito.
- 1/2 cup olives (optional).
Best Spanish rice I have ever made. I think even better than our local mexican restaurant. You'll find my easy Spanish rice is better than any found in grocery stores. Best of all, it can be prepared in the same amount of time as those so-called "quick and easy" boxes.
Step by step how to cook Spanish rice:
- Dice olives into small pieces.
- Add oil, sofrito, and peas to pot over medium flame. Let simmer for a minute.
- Add rice, sazon, and olives. Mix well.
- Once everything is mixed well add the water. Stir until it comes to a boil.
- reduce heat add lid and complete process as if cooking regular white rice.
How to Make Spanish Rice and Beans Video. And the best part about beans and rice? When you put them together they become a complete protein, meaning together they contain all the essential amino. In this video I will be teaching you how to make My Homemade Spanish Rice. Easy Spanish Rice, also called Mexican Rice, that tastes just like your favorite restaurant side dish with with an Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice).