Over the years, I’ve learned how to perfect my yellow rice. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser and my most requested dish at gatherings with family and friends. Since I have gotten so many requests for the recipe, I have decided to share it here on my blog.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups white long grain rice
• 3 tb Sofrito (homemade is preferred)
• 2 tb Tomato sauce
• 3 1/2 cups Water
• Goya Adobo to taste
• 1 tb garlic powder
• 1 tb onion powder
• 1 packet Goya Sazon (sin achiote)
• 1 packet Goya Sazon (con culantro y achiote)
• 1 packet Goya chicken bouillon or 1 tb Better than Bouillon
• 3 tb canola or vegetable oil

Directions:

• Thoroughly rinse your rice with cold water. Drain and set aside.
• In a large pot, sautee sofrito and tomato sauce on medium high heat until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
• Add water.
• Add all seasonings.
• Add rice.
• Add oil. Stir Well.
• Bring to a boil and cover. Reduce to medium low heat and cook for 20-25 minutes.
• Uncover and gently flip rice over in sections by using a large spoon. This ensures the rice cooks evenly. Cover and continue to cook on very low heat.
• Repeat this step every 10 minutes until rice is fully cooked.

That’s it! When I follow these exact steps my rice comes out perfect and delicious every time!

Tip: If you notice your rice looks dry and the grains seem hard, just add about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water and continue to cook on low heat. If your rice seems too wet or sticky, just uncover and continue to cook and flip every 10 minutes until the rice dries up and becomes fluffy.

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