Step 1

Rinse rice in water to remove excess starch.

Step 2

Add rice to saucepan with water, salt, and salsa. Stir briefly and cover with a lid.

Step 3

Heat to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the water is absorbed by rice.

Step 4

The Spanish rice is done when the rice is soft and the water has soaked fully into the rice and/or evaporated.

Step 5

Top with chopped cilantro.