Name: Mexican White Rice
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 3D4 hr
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups long-grain white rice (1 1/2 pounds); 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; 4 cups water

Though this rice mainly functions to sop up the meat's red sauce, a quick sauté with garlic and onion and the use of chicken broth as well as water means it can hold its own.

Cooks' notes:

Rice can be soaked up to 4 hours. Rice will stay warm, covered, for about 30 minutes.

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