Mexican Rice

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce, or 2 pureed fresh tomatoes
• 2 tsp tomato bouillon (or substitute chicken bouillon if unavailable)
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup peas
• 3 cups water
• 1-3 whole serrano peppers

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear, then set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice, stir, then cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is lightly golden brown.
3. Add tomato sauce and garlic to the pan. Stir.
4. Add bouillon, salt, carrot, peas, water, and serrano peppers. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook approximately 20 minutes or until the water is completely absorbed.
5. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes before fluffing with fork.

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