Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cup white rice
  • 2 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup salsa "medium" - fresh is best
  • 1 packet chicken and tomato bouillion
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp cumin
  • 1 generous pinch of chopped cilantro
  • 1 olives (optional)
  • 1 chipotle hot sauce (optional)

Method

  • In a medium saucepan heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add rice and brown.
  • Stir often - do not let it burn - this will take a few minutes.
  • Add water, salsa, bouillion, garlic, salt, cumin, salt and cilantro.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Let boil for a minute or two, put a tight fitting lid on pot and reduce heat to low.
  • Without removing lid - cook on low heat for 25 minutes.
  • After 25 minutes - remove pot from heat, remove lid, fluff rice with a fork.
  • Recover and let rice sit for another 10 - 15 minutes before serving.
  • Fluff rice again and mix in olives.
  • Serve with chipotle hot sauce if ya like it hot.
  • Enjoy :)