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Southern Style Spanish Rice

Discover the rich flavors of Southern Style Spanish Rice. This easy recipe combines medium grain rice, savory chicken base, tomato sauce, and a blend of spices for a perfect side dish to complement your favorite Southern meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Food Recipes, Side Dish, Side Dish Recipes, Sides, Vegan Recipes
Cuisine American, Mexican, Southern
Servings 10

Equipment

  • 1 large rice pot or cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups water
  • 3 cups medium grain rice, rinsed thoroughly
  • 3 tbsp Badia Complete seasoning
  • 2 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup pure chicken base
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Rice:Start by rinsing your medium grain rice under cold water to remove excess starch. This will help ensure your rice comes out fluffy and not too sticky.
  • Boil the Liquid:In a large pot, bring 5 cups of water to a boil. Add in the chicken base, tomato sauce, Badia Complete seasoning, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
  • Add the Rice:Once the water mixture is boiling, add your rinsed rice to the pot. Stir to ensure the rice is evenly distributed in the liquid.
  • Simmer:Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes. Check after 15 minutes to ensure the rice is not overcooked. You want the rice to absorb all the liquid and become tender but not mushy.
  • Fluff and Serve:Once the rice has absorbed all the liquid, remove the pot from the heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes to settle. Fluff the rice with a fork, and it's ready to serve!