Creamy Spanish Rice Recipes

SPANISH ARROZ CON LECHE RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold water and then put it in a saucepan over a medium heat, just barely covered with water (you could also cover it with milk for even creamier arroz con leche).
• Add the cinnamon stick and lemon rind. Stir continually until all of the water is absorbed.
• Add milk about ½ cup at a time, stirring each time until all is absorbed. Continue adding up to the whole liter of milk, stirring continuously.
• When is seems creamy enough, taste to make sure the texture of the rice is correct. Some prefer it al dente and others like it very cooked (almost mushy).
• When it is to your liking, turn off the heat and add a pinch of salt and dash of cinnamon. Then, add the sugar a few tablespoons at a time until it is sweet enough for you. Enjoy warm or let cool.
• Sprinkle a bit more cinnamon on top to decorate!

SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and melt butter.
• Add in rice and cook until lightly browned, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes. Add in onion and saute for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently or until slightly golden brown.
• Add in garlic, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Saute for one minute. Pour in the chicken stock, fire roasted tomatoes and bay leaf.
• Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. (Refer to the back of your rice, some cook times are shorter or longer depending on what rice you choose)
• When the rice is done fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately!

CREAMY SPANISH RICE

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in lg. saucepan. add rice and onion and brown, approx. 6 mins. stirring constantly. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 glass pan.
• 2. Add seasoning packet, tomatoes, chiles, and water. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and cook until liquid is aborbed and rice is tender, about 20 mins.
• 3. Add soup, sour cream and half of cheese, stir to mix and spoon into glass pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese and crushed tortilla chips on top. Bake uncovered for approx. 20-25 mins or until hot and bubbly.
• 4. (the chipotle tabasco can be added with the soup and sour cream or just let people sprinkle on afterwards according to individual tastes.)

SUPER EASY MEXICAN RICE (SPANISH RICE)

Steps:

• In a large skillet (one that has a lid) over medium heat, melt butter.
• Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, onion powder and rice for 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in tomato sauce and chicken broth.
• Bring a boil, then reduce to a high simmer.
• Cover and cook for 25 minutes (see note).
• Uncover, fluff with a fork, and serve.

MEXICAN SOUR CREAM RICE

Steps:

• In a large pot, bring the rice and chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1-1/2 quart casserole dish.
• In the pot with the cooked rice, mix the sour cream, green chile peppers, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, corn, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish, and top with remaining cheese.
• Bake uncovered 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.

CREAMY LEMON RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Stir with a whisk to blend., Stir in rice; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in basil.