Homemade Mexican Rice {recipe}

I've been debating whether or not to post this since I literally have

NO Mexican or Spanish heritage in my family.

However, after watching my in-laws make rice for years, 

I kind of got the hang of it.

Then, the other night, I went to dinner at a friend's house.

I made rice and there was a REAL Mexican from Mexico there who liked it!

With Mayra's approval, I decided it was time to post my recipe.

With pride.

Homemade Mexican Rice

Ingredients:

2 tbs vegetable oil

2 cups long grain white rice

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

4 cups water

4 chicken bouillon cubes

1 cup tomato sauce

3 garlic cloves, peeled and whole

1 jalapeno, whole

small can of peas and carrots, drained

Directions:

Heat oil in pan over medium heat, add rice and onion. Fry until rice starts to turn slightly brown. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until all water is absorbed. Feel like a pro and enjoy!