[PUGACHEV]

I use Knorr's Mi Arroz rice seasoning with Uncle Ben's rice, 1 Cup Rice, 2 Cups water, 1.5 Tbs butter and 1/2 Tps salt. After it is cooked, I add some chopped onions, maybe a few room-temperature green peas and a little cilantro as the rice is cooling. Adding those after cooking keeps them crisp, but a little exposure to the heat of the rice softens the onions. You can add a little Cayenne Pepper powder to the rice before cooking to spice it up. The red-orange color in Mexican rice is imparted by a small pinch of Annatto powder, which is sometimes found in Hispanic grocery stores an Achiote.

[disndat]

My wife uses Knorr’s tomato in her rice. Can’t tell you what else she adds but it is good.

As far as chili goes I like it hot.

I ought to try chicken chili.

[Aliska]

Thanks, that is a great tip. Walmart only has it in store if ours has it at all. It says another town in their online search. My local regular store doesn't have it. Mexican grocery stores too iffy around here.

Amazon has a four pack for 7 something. Is that too much? I'm working on an order. I don't think I would like peas in it and would try my spice grinder to chop up the rice just to see.

Then everything should work with your tip. No tomatoes at all? I guess not. I saved your instructions. Thank you very much!

Yes, I have taken a liking to Cayenne but has to be just the right amount.

[beethoven]

Thank you for your post! I didn't know Knorr made that particular seasoning. I love Mexican rice, but I don't have a recipe I'm happy with. I'm going to look for the spices you suggested tomorrow!