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Restaurant Style Spanish Rice

That is simple to make and tastes like it came right from the restaurant, and can be your very best side dish to some Mexican entree.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 90kcal
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 2 cups long grain-rice
  • 1 cube chicken flavored bouillon
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 8 oz tomato-sauce
  • 4 cups water
  • cup oil
  • dash garlic-pepper
  • dash cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 6 stems cilantro (Optional)

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat, then add rice & cook till golden-brown.
  • Add 1 chicken bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3minutes.
  • When rice is brown, add water, tomato-sauce, garlic, salt, cumin and garlic-pepper to pan.
  • Stir & cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40minutes till all is cooked and there isn't any liquid left. Fluff before serving.