Name: Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 cups white rice; 2 cloves garlic (chopped fine); 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 1 tablespoon canned diced jalapenos (optional); 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups water with 4 teaspoons (optional chicken soup powder); 1/4 cup blanched almonds (optional); 1/8 cup currants (optional)

Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)

This simple rice is great to serve with dishes that have a luscious sauce, or to absorb the heat in some of the spicier dishes.

Mexican White Rice (Arroz Blanco)

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion chopped
2 cups white rice
2 cloves garlic chopped fine
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon canned diced jalapenos optional
4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups water with 4 teaspoons optional chicken soup powder
1/4 cup blanched almonds optional
1/8 cup currants optional

Instructions

Heat canola oil in a deep rice pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes or until translucent. Add rice, garlic, cilantro, and (optional) jalapenos. Stir and sauté for another minute or so. Add chicken broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce to simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes. Open the lid and see if there is still water in the bottom of the pan. If so, cook 5 minutes or so until absorbed. Do not stir rice until it is done.
Note:
Garnish with toasted almonds and currants (optional).