Authentic Mexican Rice

I've probably made this rice 1000 times. It is so good and I don't even measure my ingredients anymore (except the rice and water).

Ingredients:

• 2 cups long-grain rice

• 1/8 cup vegetable oil

• 8 oz tomato sauce

• 6 stems of cilantro (optional)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp minced garlic

• 4 cups water or veggie broth if not using bouillon

• 1 cube bouillon or a heaping tablespoon of Better than Bouillon if using water

• Dash cumin

• Dash onion powder

• Dash Pepper

1. Heat oil in large frying pan on medium heat.

2. Add rice and cook until golden brown.

3. Add 1 bouillon cube to 4 cups water and microwave for 3 minutes or just add the water and stir in the bouillon

4. Add water, tomato sauce, salt, garlic, cumin, and garlic pepper to the pan when the rice is brown.

5. Stir and cover pan. Let simmer for 30-40 minutes or until all is cooked and there is no liquid left.

6. Fluff before serving and ENJOY.