Easy Authentic Mexican Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups white rice
3 cups water
1 1 pork bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small) or 1 vegetable bouillon cube (1 large or 2 small)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 tablespoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon paprika (optional)
1/2 tablespoon chili powder (optional)
1/2 tablespoon oregano (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
salt and pepper

Preparation

Heat water and bullion in separate pot or microwave to make broth.
In separate saucepan add oil and brown rice until rice is golden brown color on medium/high heat.
Add seasonings, garlic, and onion. Be sure to keep stirring rice so it does not burn.
Add broth & tomato sauce. Boil for a second, cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 25 minutes.
Fluff and garnish with fresh cilantro if you like.
Also, if you have a small can of corn you can add that at the same time when adding broth and tomato sauce -- .