Finally...Spanish Rice!

I have promised two times that I would post my rice recipe!  Sorry it has taken me sooo long!  When I graduated from HSU I moved home for a semester before Gonzo and I got married.  I worked in the Pre-K building with the Lovington Schools.  A lady I worked with told me how she made her rice and I have been making mine this way ever since.  Gonzo says its the best rice he has ever had.  I take that as a compliment coming from him!  That boy knows his mexican food!  So here it is!  I hope you like it!

I cook my rice according to package directions.  I usually cook at least 4 servings worth of rice at a time.  I add one of these tomato bullion cubes to the water as well as a good 1/4 cup of salsa.  I use a little less water than it asks for. 

Cook the diced onion with a few tbsp. of olive oil until they are tender.  About 5-10 minutes. 

 Add the rice and enough olive oil to coat everything.  Cook on medium heat until the rice is golden brown.  Stir frequently because the rice will burn quickly. 

 Just before it is to the color you want turn the heat off and continue to stir the rice. 

 I heat the liquid to boiling in the microwave because that helps the splattering when I pour it in the pan.  I always do this over the sink because it will make a big mess on your stove top with all the splattering (I have learned from experience).  That is why I turn the heat off ahead of time and let the rice cool down a little bit.

 Pour the liquid in and stir quickly. 

 Return to the stove with a lid and cook as directed on the box.  Turn the heat off and let it sit for about 10 minutes and then fluff with a fork.

 Here it is!  Try it!  It's delicious!  It's easy and much better than the box kind!  You could even freeze leftovers and have it for your next Mexican meal!