El Pato Mexican Rice Recipes

SPANISH RICE RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.
• Add rice and cook until golden brown.
• Add 1 chicken flavored bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes.
• When rice is brown, add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin and garlic pepper to pan.
• Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left. Fluff before serving and ENJOY.

AUTHENTIC SPANISH RICE

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.

SHAYNE'S MEXICAN STYLE RICE

Steps:

• 1. Chop garlic, onion & tomato and set aside.
• 2. in a medium sauce or fry pan, heat olive oil on medium low heat.
• 3. Add rice to the pan and fry until the rice turns bright white. You will need to stir in order to avoid burning.
• 4. Add chopped garlic & onion to the rice and sweat until the onion is clear then add chopped tomato. Keep a close eye on the rice and stir do not allow to burn. If you need more oil add a little.
• 5. Add the El Pato sauce and stir until well blended. Stir in the chicken broth & water, you will want the rice to be covered at least a half inch above the rice.
• 6. Add the Goya Sazon season packet, garlic powder, and a dash of Garlic salt with Parsley flakes. Turn down the flame to a low setting, Cover and allow to cook until all liquid is evaporated from the pan.
• 7. When done Turn off the burner & allow the rice to sit for at least 5 minutes to ensure that it is cooked throughly. Open lid and fluff rice with a fork. Enjoy!

MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• heat oil in large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat. add onion and rice stirring frequently until the rice is browned.
• while the rice is browning, heat No-Chicken broth in microwave for about 1 minute. (If you prefer use regular chicken broth)
• add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute until garlic is fragrant.
• slowly add hot broth and bring to boil.
• reduce heat to simmer and cover. cook for 20 minutes.
• while the rice is simmering cook the corn and carrot together until soft.
• remove rice from heat and add vegetables, El Pato and salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

EL PATO

Steps:

• Brown the ground beef, or make the tofu as directed on package.
• Drain grease.
• Add the frozen veggies and the cans of El Pato.
• Heat on med to high heat until the veggies are cooked. The sauce may be thin, and you can heat or let stand as long as you want.
• Garnish with sour cream and/or cheese.
• Serve with flour tortillas or tortilla chips.

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); select Saute function and adjust to medium. Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add rice to the pot and mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high pressure function. Set timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.