Careys Authentic Spanish Rice
- Preparing Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Served Person: 60
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 10 cup uncooked rice
- 2 small green bell pepper chopped
- 2 small onion minced small
- 1 each tomato diced
- 1 cup vegetable oil (i used olive oil)
- 18 cups chicken stock (bullion)
- 3 8-oz can tomato sauce/ puree may adjust to your preference
- 1 teaspoons salt (if needed...to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoon fresh oregano minced
- Carbohydrate 33.9359090004689 g
- Cholesterol 2.16 mg
- Fat 3.91099400013754 g
- Fiber 1.57670832142742 g
- Protein 4.59955383346315 g
- Saturated Fat 0.504291766685972 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (131g)
- Sodium 108.427600002554 mg
- Sugar 32.3592006790415 g
- Trans Fat 0.146268683351397 g
- Calories 192 calories
Hello there, readers! How are you doing today? I'm here to share a heartwarming story about family, tradition, and the unique bond that comes with sharing a special meal together. This story is close to my heart, and I hope it will touch yours as well.
I'm not a professional chef, but I love to cook. My passion for cooking stems from my family and the role food played in our lives. Growing up, my mother would always prepare delicious meals for us. Her cooking was a way of showing her love and care, and it brought our family together.
One of my favorite dishes that my mother made was her authentic Spanish rice. It was a dish that we would always look forward to, and it always brought a smile to our faces. Even now, as an adult, I still love to make this dish, and it always reminds me of my mother and the wonderful times we shared together.
The recipe for my mother's authentic Spanish rice is simple, but it's the perfect balance of flavors that makes it so special. The rice is cooked in a flavorful broth, and it's seasoned with a blend of spices, including chili powder, paprika, cumin, and oregano. The rice is then topped with a zesty tomato sauce, and it's garnished with fresh cilantro.
The result is a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. It's the perfect side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal, and it's also great as a main course. I love to serve it with grilled chicken or fish, and it's also delicious with a side of beans or salad.
If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Spanish rice recipe, I encourage you to give this one a try. I promise you won't be disappointed!
Step-by-step
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
- Add rice and cook (about 5-10 minutes) stirring occasionally, until rice is almond shade in color ( dont Burn)
- Add 1 each Onion and Bell pepper and tomato diced to rice and stir till they are just tender
- add all ingredients except chicken stock in a blender and puree..
- Add chicken stock to rice and then add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 - 40 minutes.
- Important!! Do not stir or play with rice this is what makes it gummy.. if done correctly this dish will take care of itself. at end of 30 minutes or so, double check doneness and if needed add some more water or chix stock and simmer 5 minutes or so longer.
