Marias Spanish Rice Recipes

TEXAS-STYLE SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir until coated with oil. Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, salt, garlic powder and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Add cilantro if desired.

MARIA'S SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until golden. Stir in rice and saute until rice begins to brown. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in pimentos. Reduce heat, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.

MARIA'S MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir rice and onion in the hot oil until browned, about 5 minutes; season with salt, cumin, and pepper. Pour water over the rice mixture. Stir tomato sauce and chicken bouillon into the water. Increase heat to medium-high, place a cover on the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Add serrano chile pepper and continue cooking at a boil for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes more.

AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• In a skillet, heat bacon drippings on medium-high. Add rice; cook and stir until rice is golden brown. Add onion and garlic; stir and cook 3 additional minutes. Add all remaining ingredients. Cook, uncovered, on medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring only once after 10 minutes. Check rice for doneness by tasting a few top grains. If rice is firm, add a little water; cover and cook 5 minutes more.

ONE POT SPANISH CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pot or pan over a medium heat and then add the chicken pieces and brown for 2 to 3 minutes, before adding the chorizo sausage and sautéing for a further 2 minutes.
• Add the onions, garlic and red pepper, and sauté for a few minutes until the chorizo sausage releases red oil and the vegetables have softened slightly.
• Add the rice and mix thoroughly and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to coat it all in oil.
• Add the stock and smoked paprika, and place a lid on the pot/pan. Simmer over a very low heat, with the lid on, for 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and tender and the rice is soft and has absorbed all the liquid.
• Adjust the seasoning and gently fluff up the rice and mix all the vegetables and chicken through, before adding the olives and the chopped thyme.
• Serve immediately, setting the pot/pan on the table, with crusty bread and salad if liked.

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and red pepper and cook until slightly soft, 2-3 minutes.
• Add garlic and continue cooking 1-2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and the vegetables are soft.
• Add rice and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently about 6-8 minutes.
• Stir in broth, tomato sauce, and seasonings.
• Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, reduce to low heat, and cover with a lid and cook until all the liquid is absorbed, about 8-10 minutes, stirring often.
• Remove the rice from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve with green onions or cilantro, both optional. Serve.