Recipe By : Mesa Hills Cafe
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Mexican
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups long-grain rice
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup onion -- diced
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1/2 cup tomato -- diced
1 tablespoon granulated chicken base
1/2 teaspoon salt (more to taste)
3 cups water
Preheat oven to 275. Heat shortening in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, 3-4 minutes or until rice begins to
brown. Add onion and saute 2 minutes or until onion softens. Add cumin,
tomato, chicken base, salt and water and stir well to dissolve chicken base.
Bring to a boil. Pour into a 2-quart casserole dish, cover tightly and bake
1 hour.
