Katherines Spanish Rice Food

AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Saute rice in 3 tablespoons of oil on medium heat until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes). Stir constantly to brown the rice evenly.
• Add the onion,garlic, and bell pepper and saute 1 minute.
• Add the diced tomato and cook slightly.
• Add the chicken bouillon and stir just to coat the rice.
• Immediately add about 1 1/4 cups of the hot water, reserving some liquid to add back later as needed. Stir the rice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender. Check the rice at 15 minutes to add more water and/or adjust the temperature as needed.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

SPICY SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 5 mins until soft. Add the pork and fry a few mins to brown it a little.
• Tip in the garlic, rice and paprika, stirring briefly. Stir the saffron into the bouillon, then pour this in as well. Add the pepper, cover the pan, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 mins before mixing in the beans. Cover and cook for 10 mins more.
• Add the prawns, cover again and cook for 2 mins until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Stir in the parsley and serve with lemon wedges.