Spanish Rice
This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs. It was developed by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s registered dietitians. You can find this recipe below for 50 servings and for 100 servings.
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Process #2 – Same day service
Skill level: Intermediate
Servings: 50
Ingredients
6 lbs. 4 oz. Brown rice, long grain, dry
1 ½ gallons Water
¾ gallon + 1 pint Diced Tomatoes, canned with juice
½ cup Cumin, ground
2 ½ Tbsp. Chili Powder
2 ½ Tbsp. Oregano, dried
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
¾ tsp Black Pepper, ground
¾ tsp Cayenne Pepper, ground
Servings: 100
Ingredients
12 lbs. 8 oz. Brown rice, long grain, dry
3 gallons Water
1 ¾ gallons Diced Tomatoes, canned with juice
1 cup Cumin, ground
1/3 cup Chili Powder
1/3 cup Oregano, dried
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 ½ tsp Black Pepper, ground
1 ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper, ground
Preparation
HACCP – Standard Operating Procedure – Use hand washing procedures before starting recipe.
HACCP- Standard Operating Procedure- Wash all produce before starting this recipe.
1. Combine all ingredients and divide into 4 – 12x20x2 ½ steamtable pans (2 pans for 50 servings).
2. Cover the pans and steam for 30-40 minutes or until tender.
Alternative cooking methods
a. Boil water and pour over rice, tomatoes and spices. Bake covered rice in the oven at 350°F for approximately 30 minutes.
b. Heat to a rolling boil. Cook until water is absorbed, about 30-40 minutes. Stir once. Cover and cook an additional 10 minutes over low heat.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Heat to a temperature of 140°F for 15 seconds.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Hold at 135°F or higher.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Reheat leftover produce to 165°F or higher; reheat product only once.
Serving information
Portion rice with 2 – #8 scoops (1 cup) to provide 2 ounce grain equivalents.
OR
Portion rice with 1-#8 scoop (1/2 cup) to provide 1 ounce grain equivalents.
Nutrition information per 1 cup serving
Calories: 241 Total Fat: 2g Saturated Fat: 0g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 50g Fiber: 5g Total Sugar: 4g Protein: 6g Sodium: 114mg Vitamin A: 37μg
Vitamin C: 19mg Calcium: 61mg Iron: 2mg Folate: 26μg
