Ingredients

  • 3 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 cups chicken broth (water and chicken bullion will work also)
  • two 8 oz cans of el pato tomato sauce (or regular tomato sauce if El Pato is unavailable)
  • one 14 . 5 oz can whole kernel corn
  • 3 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 -5 jalapeno chiles, minced (depending on desired heat level, WITH seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 tablespoons oil

Method

  • Chop onion and mince jalapeno ahead of time.
  • Heat oil in an 8 quart pot over med hi heat.
  • Add rice and stir frequently until some of the grains turn golden color (about 5 minutes).
  • when rice is beginning to turn golden, add chiles and onion and stir frequently for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and dry spices and stir for an additional minute.
  • Add broth, tomato sauce and corn (undrained) and stir until mixed.
  • Bring to a low boil in uncovered pot, stirring several times as it reaches a boil.
  • Cover pot and turn heat to low, then let it cook for 22 minutes.
  • Fluff rice and check and make sure it is done, if not, let cook an additional few minutes.
  • Serve with just about any Mexican dish.