Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice)

This flavorful Spanish Rice (Mexican Rice) tastes just like the rice at your favorite authentic Mexican restaurant! It's so easy to make and pairs well with so many dishes like tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and taquitos.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice ((or long-grain white rice*))
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoons onion (finely diced)
• 1/2 Jalapeno (optional) (finely diced (seeds & vein removed))
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups water*
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons tomato bouillon ((or 1 cube))
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 2 quart pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add 2 tablespoons onion (and 1/2 jalapeno) and sauté for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup rice, and cook while stirring frequently until opaque, slightly browned, and smells nutty (4-5 minutes). Add garlic and cook another 30 seconds.
3. 3Stir in 1 1/2 cups water (or amount of water recommended on rice package), 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons tomato bouillon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4. 4Bring to a boil, stir (scraping the bottom of the pan), cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18 minutes.
5. 5When timer goes off, do NOT lift lid. Remove pot from heat and let stand (covered) for 10 minutes. Fluff rice and serve.