Mexican Rice

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From: "Marita Perez (DSD)" <mperez

census.gov>

This Mexican Rice recipe is an adaptation from the PBS show Mexican

Kitchen.

Mexican Rice

1 C. Long grain rice

1/2 Onion

Crushed Garlic

Cilantro

Black Pepper

Canned tomatoes

3 C. Water

1 C. vegtable stock or water

Fry the rice till golden brown (this is important for the flavor). Be careful once it starts browining, it will burn quick. Traditionally you would do this in oil, but I do it in a dry non-stick skillet and it works pretty good. Once the rice is golden add all remaining ingredients and cook till the liquid is absorbed and rice is done. The garlic, cilantro, and black pepper can be added to your taste. I just

crush canned tomatoes and don't add the liquid. You can add the tomatoes

to your taste also. If you want it redder add paprika. That is what my

mother in law adds to all her dishes to get them red.