The Ranger > wrote in
:

> Recently, I switch brands on rice (Smart-and-Final to Uncle Ben's).
> Whether they're processed side-by-side or not, I've found that Uncle
> Ben's cooks up differently and -- so far -- often doesn't cook up.
>
> Fer example... I was making some Spanish Rice (recipe below) and had a
> majority of the rice still dry-n-solid as when I first started.
>
> What other brands do people use?

I like to use Mahatma.
extra long grain.

>
> The Ranger
> ---
> Spanish Rice
>
> Ingredients:
> 2 Cups White Rice -- uncooked
> 3 Cups Water
> 1 Cup Stewed Tomatoes
> 1/2 tsp Cumin
> 1/2 tsp Oregano
> 1/4 tsp Cayenne
>
> Place all ingredients in covered saucepan over medium-high heat until
> the mixture bubbles. Stir and reduce heat. Cook 10-12 minutes,
> covered. Stir during cooking to keep the rice from sticking.
>