Best 9 Spanish White Rice Recipes

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Spanish white rice is a delightful and versatile dish that forms the foundation of many classic Spanish dishes. It is characterized by its light and fluffy texture, delicate flavor, and ability to soak up the flavors of other ingredients. Whether you're preparing a traditional paella, a hearty stew, or a simple side dish, mastering the art of cooking Spanish white rice will elevate your culinary skills and transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Spain.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST SPANISH RICE



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The combination of picante sauce and chicken broth makes this easy recipe very tasty!

Provided by Angela Sims

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes     Spanish Rice Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix rice into skillet, stirring often. When rice begins to brown, stir in chicken broth and salsa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 696.6 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

SPANISH RICE, PRONTO



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Spanish Rice, Pronto

Provided by Minute® Rice

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 cups Minute® White Rice
1can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp prepared mustard (optional)
Chopped cilantro and lime wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Pronto, meaning "quickly" or "soon" in Spanish, is part of this Spanish Rice, Pronto recipe because it is just that, fast to cook! Make sure to use our Minute® Instant White Rice so this comes together in minutes. Step 1
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Step 2
  • Add the onions and green peppers. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Step 3
  • Add rice, tomato sauce, water, salt, pepper and mustard powder, if desired. Stir well and bring to a boil. Step 4
  • Cover tightly and simmer for 5 minutes. Step 5
  • Serve with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

SPANISH WHITE RICE



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This is my own recipe. It's easy, economical and good for you, but the best part is it tastes great and goes with everything from hamburgers to steaks.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup uncooked instant rice
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package directions, using broth instead of water; set aside. In a small skillet, saute the green pepper, celery, onion and garlic in water until tender. Add the tomato, seasoned salt if desired, chili powder, pepper and cooked rice. Cook 3-4 minutes or until heated through.

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SPANISH WHITE RICE



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Spanish white rice is a bit different from the white rice found in Asian dishes... mainly, it is not as sticky. This rice accompanies many Latin American dishes and it is one of the main staple foods (add beans) of the region.

Categories     Side Items     Spanish     Spanish Side Items     Vegetarian     Vegetarian Side Items     Side Dish     Side Items Side Dish

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup of white long grain rice
1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder (or finely minced garlic)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon Goya Adobo w/pepper

Steps:

  • - Bring the water with the garlic powder, olive oil, and Goya Adobo to a boil (pot should be covered)
  • - Bring down the heat to its lowest point and add the rice, turn it a bit and then close the lid again
  • - DO NOT open the lid to "check" on the rice
  • - After 20 or so minutes have passed the rice should look somewhat fluffy, turn off heat, and fluff a bit more with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 2 Amount Per Serving Calories

ARROZ BLANCO (MEXICAN WHITE RICE)



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When most people think of Mexican rice, they think of the typical tomato-flavored rice. When I've been in Mexico, however, I've been served this type of white rice often. This recipe is authentic Mexican and comes from Rick Bayless.

Provided by Velouria

Categories     White Rice

Time 35m

Yield 5 cups, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups water
salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups white rice, preferably medium-grain
1 small white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In small saucepan or microwave oven, heat broth or water until steaming.
  • Stir in about 3/4 teaspoon salt if using salted broth, 1 1/2 teaspoons if using unsalted broth or water.
  • Cover and keep warm.
  • In medium (3-quart) saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, heat the oil over medium heat.
  • When hot, add raw rice and onion and stir regularly until grains have turned from translucent to milky-white, 4-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and stir for a few seconds, until fragrant. Do not let grains brown.
  • Add the warm liquid and lime juice, stir thoroughly, scraping down any grains that are clinging to the side of the pan.
  • Cover and cook over the lowest heat for 15 minutes--temperature should be low enough that only the slightest hint of steam escapes lid.
  • Remove pan from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Uncover and test a grain of rice: if still a little hard, re-cover pan and set over low heat for about 5 min.; if rice has absorbed all liquid and is completely dry, sprinkle on 2 tablespoons water before returning to heat.
  • When rice is done, sprinkle on parsley and gently fluff with fork to release steam and stop the cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 379.3, Carbohydrate 47.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1, Protein 6.5

AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Authentic Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by catalinacrawler

Categories     Spanish

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
4 ounces el pato salsa fresca (or tomato sauce if you cant find el pato sauce)
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
pepper

Steps:

  • in a bowl combine broth, cumin, chili powder, salt & half a can of el pato sauce (if you can't find el pato use regular tomato sauce).
  • brown rice, in hot oil, in a large skillet for approximately 5 minutes flipping occasionally.
  • add diced onion, minced garlic, sauté for 1 minute.
  • add seasoned broth, bring to a boil.
  • reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. do not check on the rice before the 15 minutes is up, this will allow steam to escape and may make your rice turn out undercooked.
  • most of the water will absorb before the 15 minute time limit but keep covered and continue to steam for the entire 15 minutes. this will make for perfect rice that isnt crunchy.
  • after 15 minutes turn heat off, uncover & flip rice over. recover & let sit until everything else is ready. you can let the rice sit covered for up to 25 minutes which will cook out most of the moisture & leave perfect fluffy rice.

PERFECT WHITE RICE, SPANISH CARIBBEAN STYLE



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Provided by Daisann Mclane

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 35m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white rice
About 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the rice in a colander and rinse it thoroughly, adding a few drops of fresh lime juice to the rinsing water (the lime juice helps take away the musty smell that rice gets from sitting in the package).
  • In a saucepan, bring the water, 1 tablespoon of the lime juice, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt to a boil. (To make the con conor delicately flavored crusts of rice, use a very light pan; do not use a pot with an enamel or Teflon surface.)
  • Stir in the rice. Return to a boil, cover tightly and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and dry.
  • Turn off the heat and let stand for a few minutes. Gently stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil. The sides and bottom of the pan will be covered with a crust of browned rice, the con con Scrape off the browned bits and serve separately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 275, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 452 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

MEXICAN WHITE RICE



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This is a dish you'll find on almost every table in Mexico. It goes with so many things, from hearty stews to elegant moles. With the addition of a surprising herb, this recipe gives your typical white rice a "south of the border" feel.

Provided by Rick Bayless

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups chicken stock, or water
kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or olive oil
1 small white onion
1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the broth or water until steaming. Season with ¾ teaspoon salt if using salted broth, 1½ teaspoons if using unsalted broth or water. Cover and keep warm on the stove.
  • In another medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Dice the onion and add to the pan. (Note: Chef Bayless uses half a large onion, but this recipe substitutes one small onion.) Add the rice and stir constantly until the grains have turned from translucent to milky-white, about 3 to 4 minutes. Chop the garlic, add to the saucepan, and cook until fragrant. Add the warm broth and lime juice; scrape down any grains that are clinging to the side of the pan. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer until the rice is cooked, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, chop parsley; set aside 3 tablespoons. Gently fluff the rice to release the steam and stop the cooking. Fold in the parsley. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.

SPANISH RICE



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One cook's "Spanish" rice is another's "Mexican." Whatever the name, the result is more or less the same: an orange pilaf-style rice flavored with onion and garlic and flecked with carrot. Tomato paste further tints this colorful companion to all things Tex-Mex.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains     Rice Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 medium white onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium carrot, diced (1/4 cup)
1 cup long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock or water
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy 4-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook until just starting to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and carrot, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in rice to coat. Add chicken stock or water, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, stir once, and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and let simmer until water is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Remove from heat, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork, and serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use the right rice: Spanish white rice is a short-grain rice that is higher in starch than other types of rice. This gives it a creamy texture and a slightly sticky consistency.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: Rinsing the rice removes the starch from the surface of the grains, which helps to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
  • Use a 2:1 ratio of water to rice: This is the general ratio for cooking Spanish white rice. However, you may need to adjust the amount of water depending on the type of rice you are using and the desired consistency.
  • Season the rice: Before cooking the rice, season it with salt, pepper, and other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the rice.
  • Cook the rice over low heat: Cooking the rice over low heat will help to prevent it from burning and will also allow the rice to absorb all of the liquid.
  • Let the rice rest before serving: After cooking the rice, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the rice to firm up and will also make it easier to fluff.

Conclusion:

Spanish white rice is a versatile and flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is a popular side dish in Spanish cuisine, but it can also be used in other dishes, such as paella and arroz con pollo. With its creamy texture and slightly sticky consistency, Spanish white rice is a delicious and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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