How to Make Spanish Rice

Hello dear kitchen friends! Today, I want to introduce you to Spanish rice. This recipe offers a fluffy and delicious rice that you can prepare with simple steps. It is a perfect accompaniment, especially alongside Mexican dishes like tacos and enchiladas. Let's prepare this delightful recipe together!

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How to Make Spanish Rice
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
How to Make Spanish Rice Ingredients 10items
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ white onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes or canned tomato sauce
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (stemmed and seeded, chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
How to Make How to Make Spanish Rice 5steps
1

Let's start by heating the olive oil in a medium-sized pot or casserole. Add the onions and cook until they soften, about 5-8 minutes.

2

Now add the rice and cook for 2 minutes until it releases its aroma and is lightly toasted. Don't worry, it's very easy!

3

Mix in the tomato paste and garlic. Then add the fresh tomatoes, jalapeño pepper, salt, oregano, and vegetable broth. Now we've reached the most enjoyable part, let it come to a boil!

4

Once boiling, cover it, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.

5

Remove from heat and let it rest with the lid on for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Enjoy your meal!

How to Make Spanish Rice Cooking Tips

I recommend rinsing the rice several times to reduce its starch. This way, your rice will be fluffier. Also, if you love the spiciness of jalapeños, you can leave the seeds!

Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to make How to Make Spanish Rice?
Start to finish, 45 min is enough. Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for How to Make Spanish Rice?
You need 10 ingredients, and most are probably already in your kitchen. Here they are: 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ white onion (chopped), 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed), 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped), ½ cup chopped fresh tomatoes or canned tomato sauce, 1 jalapeño pepper (stemmed and seeded, chopped), ½ teaspoon sea salt...
What diets is How to Make Spanish Rice suitable for?
Yes — How to Make Spanish Rice works for these diets: Vegan, Gluten Free, Lactose Free.
How to make How to Make Spanish Rice?
It comes together in 5 steps, each one spelled out below. Difficulty level: Medium.

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Esra S.

3 weeks ago

Tarifi denedim, gerçekten harika bir lezzet çıktı ortaya! Ailem de bayıldı, teşekkürler 😊

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Burak H.

3 weeks ago

Bu pilava bayılıyorum! İçine biraz da mısır ekledim, daha da güzel oldu.

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Selin Ç.

3 weeks ago

İçindeki zeytinyağı miktarı biraz fazlaydı sanki, azaltabilir miyim?

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Esra A.

3 weeks ago

Safran yerine zerdeçal kullandım, yine de çok güzel bir renk oldu.