Fried Rice

If you ask my kids what their favorite thing that I cook is I know they would tell you "The Orange Rice". yep that's what we call it . This is actually Mexican fried rice and is suppose to be served with the peas , carrots , and tomatoes but you know kids they can be a bit picky with their eatin.

 

2 tablespoons oil ( I use canola)

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups rice

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

1/2 cup tomato sauce

 

add 2 tablespoon oil to the pan along with the 2 cups of rice and 1 teaspoon of salt. Fry the rice on medium heat until very lightly toasted keep stirring the rice and do not let it sit!. You will have to watch this and do not  let it get dark brown because it will taste burned. I am talking about very light brown and not all the rice will get light brown. ( I always  have my 2 cups of chicken broth ready because if you leave this sitting it will get brown on you. ) add the 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of tomato sauce. put a lid on and  let it simmer on low until done. If you really want the true version add the frozen peas and carrots probably about 1 1/2 cups and when it has finished cooking add in the chopped tomato.