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Spanish Rice
A vibrant blend of Southwestern-inspired seasonings, our Spanish Rice is infused with the deep flavors of savory onion, spicy dried chiles, bell peppers, tomatoes, and warm spices.
- Medium-hot flavor with notes of cumin, coriander, bell pepper and tomato
- Red-orange in color with flecks of vegetables, spices and herbs, including dried celery, onion and diced Anaheim chiles
- Naturally gluten free
- Approximately 1/4” in length
Basic Prep
Combine 2 cups water and 1 cup Spanish Rice in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 18-20 minutes or until tender but still firm. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes covered. Fluff with fork before serving.
Suggested Uses
- Combine with proteins and vegetables for a flavorful main dish
- Stuff cooked rice into chicken, fish or pork then slice for beautiful presentation
- Add raw shrimp, scallops or whitefish while cooking for a one-pot meal
Description
Spanish Rice is a blend of onion, dried chiles, bell peppers, tomato and spices with quality white rice to produce a flavorful, ethnic-inspired product. While rice is not native to Mexico; the Spanish people originally introduced rice to Mexico, the traditional southwestern rice dish is called Spanish Rice.
The culture then infused its vibrant vegetable flavors into the grain to provide a flavorful variety.
- Not native of Spain, but of Mexico where it is simply called arroz (or rice)
- Rice is a staple food for over half of the world’s population
- Adds color and variety in plating
Storage & handling
Store in a dry, cool place.
Ingredients
Rice, Salt, Spices, Contains 2% or less of Canola oil, Onion, Dried chiles, Bell pepper, Celery, Tomato, Sugar, Garlic, Paprika, Carrot.