Sonoran Rice Recipes

SONORAN RICE

Steps:

• Cook rice, onion and garlic in oil,preferably in an electric skillet,stirring until rice is lightly browned.
• Stir in tomato, Paces,juice from tomato and chicken broth such that you add a total of 2 cups liquid in addition to the Paces.
• Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed (about 20 minutes), without stirring.
• Top with cheddar or Monterrey Jack cheese before serving.

SONORAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring to coat with oil, until rice begins to brown, 5-8 minutes. Stir in garlic and cumin and cook 1 minute longer.
• Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling. Reduce heat, cover skillet, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered 10 minutes. Fluff rice gently with fork and transfer to serving dish.

BEST SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan over medium heat, bring water, salsa and bouillon to a boil. Stir in rice; remove from the heat. Cover and salt stand 6-8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

SPANISH RICE ORIGINAL

Steps:

• Bring chicken broth and tomato sauce to a boil in a small saucepan, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and maintain a simmer while preparing the remaining ingredients.
• Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving bacon grease in the skillet. Chop bacon.
• Cook and stir onion in reserved bacon grease over medium heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour boiling chicken broth and tomato sauce into rice mixture; add diced tomatoes, green peppers, and chopped bacon. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir black olives and corn into rice mixture before serving.