Mexican Rice

Mexican Rice by Susan Adcock                                                                                      

Videography and Production by Steal Adcock

Susan Adcock, mother to Steal Adcock who attends St. Mary’s University, makes her Mexican Rice with special spices and the high-quality Jasmine Rice. An experienced cook since the age of 8, Adcock demonstrates how to cook this style of Mexican Rice while giving necessary advice on adding different ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 medium chopped onion
• 1 cup of jasmine rice
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of garlic
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
• 2 cups of water

Directions:

In a medium skillet, heat up two tablespoons of oil. Chop up a medium sized onion into small square pieces and add this to the skillet and cook till the onion slices are tender. Add one cup of jasmine rice and two tablespoons of chili powder, one teaspoon of garlic, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 of cayenne, salt, and pepper to add flavor. Stir well and add two cups of water.

Bring to a boil, cover the skillet with a tight lid, and cut the burner down to a simmer. Simmer the rice for ten minutes and serve warm.