Authentic Mexican Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup oil ( any kind is fine but corn is best)
2 cups long grain rice (washed till water runs clear, we like manhattan rice)
3 garlic cloves, smashed
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
4 cups water
1/2 large onion
3 tbsp chicken bouillon (knorr brand recomended)

Directions:

Heat oil in non-stick pan on Med heat.
Add garlic and rice.
Sautee rice with garlic till rice is golden brown.
Then add can of tomato sauce , 4 cups of water, half of onion, and 3Tb of chicken bullion(mix in)(don't worry if it the broth is too salty to tate, most of it will boil away).
Turn up heat to high and allow rice to boil for about 3-4 minutes.
Reduce heat to simmer and cover till all the water is evaporated(about 25-30minutes). Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.05 Kcal (628 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.28g	22%
Cholesterol	0.59mg	0%
Sodium	1197.71mg	50%
Potassium	72.42mg	2%
Total Carbs	4.8g	2%
Sugars	2.25g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	2%
Protein	1.16g	2%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	4%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	41.9mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	52.98 Kcal (222 kJ)
Calories from fat	45.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.04g	22%
Cholesterol	0.21mg	0%
Sodium	422.9mg	50%
Potassium	25.57mg	2%
Total Carbs	1.69g	2%
Sugars	0.79g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.2g	2%
Protein	0.41g	2%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	14.8mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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