Rice for 10

Christmas of 2015 was full of tamales, ghetto-rigged tables, and selfies. And alcohol and more selfies. This was my first time making a full dinner (lunch) for 10 and I had a plan. It was a bad one but a plan none the less. 

It was a bumpy ride to say the least but everything turned out well..for the most part.  The easiest and most successful dish was... well, the tamales because we bought them from Costco. But the runner up was the spanish rice.

Spanish Rice

Serves 10 with plenty of leftovers. Probably serves 15.

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
• 3 cups white rice
• 4 cups chicken broth, homemade like a champ
• 2 cups chunk salsa, store bought because we aren't perfect

Heat oil in a very large skillet that has a lid over medium heat.  Saute the onion until soft, about 5 minutes.  Add the rice to the skillet and stir around often until the rice starts to brown.

Add the chicken broth and salsa then mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.  Fluff and serve.

Next time:  Don't make 6 dozen tamales for 10 people. You will never finish eating them.