How to Make Restaurant Style Mexican Rice

Step 1

First, make sure you have a pot with a tight fitting lid. Then, heat up the oil over medium high heat. When hot, add the onions and sauté until soft but not brown, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the rice and the garlic powder and cumin and fry, toasting the rice in the hot oil, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in the chicken stock and tomato sauce and bring everything up to a boil over medium heat.

Step 4

Turn the heat down to the barest simmer and cover with the lid and cook for 17 minutes without peeking.

Step 5

When 17 minutes are up, let sit, with the lid on, for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the lid, fluff, and enjoy!