Arroz Mexicano (Mexican Rice)

Step 1

Cook the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in 4 cups water.

Step 2

Boil just into the tomatoes are soft. About 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Let cool.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, 1 cup water, and bouillon to a blender.

Step 5

Blend until smooth.

Step 6

Set aside until ready to use.

Step 7

Heat oil in a large stock pot.

Step 8

Add the rice.

Step 9

Stir constantly until it begins to toast. About 5 minutes.

Step 10

4 minutes after, add the onion.

Step 11

Do not stop stirring, or the rice will burn.

Step 12

Look for a golden color in the rice.

Step 13

Add the garlic, bouillon, cumin, water, and tomato sauce.

Step 14

Stir to combine.

Step 15

Cover and cook for 12 minutes on medium heat.

Step 16

Turn the heat off.

Step 17

Let rest for 5 minutes with the lid still on.

Step 18

The tomato sauce will have come to the top.

Step 19

Uncover and mix to combine.

Step 20

Serve.