Spanish Rice – Grandma Bennie

Spanish Rice – Grandma Bennie

2 cups long grain rice

1 small can tomato sauce

1 Tlb. Chopped onion

2 cloves garlic or ½ tea. powder

Pinch of salt

½ tea. salt 

Pepper to taste

3 sprigs cilantro

1 can chicken broth

Brown rice in oil (very little stirring on medium heat). Drain excess oil, if any. Add onion and sauté 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and tomato sauce and spices. Add hot water to cover rice and bring to a boil. Add chicken broth and cilantro, simmer until done. Add hot water as needed (little stirring).