LATIN RICE RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• In a medium heavy pot with a tight fitting lid, heat oil on medium heat and saute scallions, cilantro and garlic for about 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and saute another minute.
• Add rice and saute 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently.
• Add water, bullion cube and sazón.
• Taste the water for salt and add more to taste.
• Let water boil on a high flame stirring once.
• As the water boils down and just barely skims the top of the rice, turn the flame to very low and cover 15 minutes.
• The steam will cook the rice so do not open.
• After 15 minutes, shut the flame off and let it sit at least 5 more minutes.
• This will finish cooking the rice without burning the bottom.

Steps:

• Place the rice into a mixing bowl and cover with cool water. Swirl the rice in the water, pour off and repeat 2 to 3 times or until the water is clear.
• Place the rice and 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and place over high heat. Bring to a boil, uncovered. Once it begins to boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Combine the rice vinegar, sugar and salt in a small bowl and heat in the microwave on high for 30 to 45 seconds. Transfer the rice into a large wooden or glass mixing bowl and add the vinegar mixture. Fold thoroughly to combine and coat each grain of rice with the mixture. Allow to cool to room temperature before using to make sushi or sashimi.