SPANISH MINUTE RICE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in pan on medium heat. Add the rice and swirl it in the oil until it is gently covered. Tossing often, on medium flame.
• ⦁ Cook for a further three mins, turning regularly, till the onions start to caramelize. Cook for another minute or so, or until the onions are transparent and mushy.
• ⦁ Bring the tomato, stock, oregano, and salt to a simmer in another saucepan.
• ⦁ In the broth, add the toasted rice. Bring everything to a gentle simmer, then cover the saucepan and reduce the heat.
• ⦁ Cook for twenty min, depending on the type of rice and the package directions. Remove the pan from the heat and set it aside for five min. For serving, fluff using a spoon or fork.

Steps:

• In a fine mesh strainer, rinse the rice well and drain. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in the Instant Pot using the Saute function. When hot, add the onion and saute, stirring often, about 3 minutes until softened.
• Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Turn off the Saute function.
• Pour the water into the Instant Pot and stir, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
• Add the salt, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, dried oregano, tomato sauce and rinsed rice. Stir.
• Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam release valve to the sealing position. Pressure cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 15 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will begin counting down.
• When the cook time ends, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes by leaving the Instant Pot alone. Then, carefully turn the steam release valve to the venting position to release any remaining steam. Once the pin drops down, open the Instant Pot lid.
• Stir and fluff rice and serve, with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.