mexican rice recipe

mexican rice recipe.Here's a simple recipe for Mexican rice: ### Ingredients: - 1 cup long-grain white rice - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil - 1/2 onion, finely chopped - 1 garlic clove, minced - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 teaspoon cumin - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1/2 cup tomato sauce - 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) - Lime wedges, for serving (optional) ### Instructions: 1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch so the rice doesn't get sticky. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the rice and sauté until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes. 3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for another 2 minutes. 4. Stir in the salt, cumin, and black pepper.