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Mexican food is hot! For an authentic South-of-the-Border taste for your next meal, try the Carolina Spanish rice mix made with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers and Mexican spices like annato and cumin with a touch of paprika. Annato seeds are used to add a rich yellow/orange color. They are also known as achiote.
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Cooking Directions - On the Stove
In a medium saucepan, combine 1-2/3 cups of water, 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional), and 1 tablespoon tub margarine, and rice mix. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice mix, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork and serve.
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Cooking Directions - In the Microwave
In a 1-1/2 quart microwave safe dish, combine 1-2/3 cups hot water, 1 tablespoon ketchup (optional), and 1 tablespoon tub margarine, and rice mix. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes, reduce setting to 50% power and microwave for 17 minutes. Fluff lightly with fork and serve. If your microwave does not have variable power settings, follow manufacturers directions.
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Cooking Directions and Other Serving Suggestions
When preparing, substitute ketchup with 1/3 cup salsa.
Or, prepare rice mix according to package directions. To hot cooked rice, add 1/2 cup chunky salsa.
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