Spanish rice is a rice dish that is typically made with white rice, tomatoes, onions, and green peppers. It is often seasoned with garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
Melt shortening in large skillet.
Add rice and brown.
When rice is a goldenbrown, reduce heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and pepper.
Mix well and add 1 1/2 cups warm water or enough to just cover the rice.
Add salt.
Cover and let simmer until almost dry.
Add remaining water, cold,a little at a time, cooking over low heat until fluffy.
Note: You maysubstitue peeled seeded green chili for the bell pepper.
Ingredients
Directions
Melt shortening in large skillet.
Add rice and brown.
When rice is a goldenbrown, reduce heat and add onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, garlic and pepper.
Mix well and add 1 1/2 cups warm water or enough to just cover the rice.
Add salt.
Cover and let simmer until almost dry.
Add remaining water, cold,a little at a time, cooking over low heat until fluffy.
Note: You maysubstitue peeled seeded green chili for the bell pepper.