Heat water to a simmer in a seperate saucepot.

Heat enough vegetable oil in to cover the bottom of a medium-large sauce pot. Add onions and cumin. Sweat until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add rice, salt, and pepper. Stir. Cook 1 minute.

Add salsa. Stir.

Add water. Bring to simmer. Cover and cook 20 minutes.

Remove from heat. Leave covered to steam 5-10 minutes. Fluff

Variations; Tomato paste, tomato juice or puree, garlic, bacon fat, bell peppers, cilantro, saffron, chicken stock, peas, pigeon peas, coriander seed, cayenne, crushed pepper flakes, corn, zucchini, sofrito, beer, tequila, bourbon, rum, thyme, Mexican oregano, jalapeños, habanero, paprika, smoked paprika, serrano, ancho chile, chipotle, poblano, celery, celery seed, ranchero salsa, tomatillo salsa, pico de gallo, vegetable stock, chicken stock, chicken bouillon, olive oil, black beans, pinto beans, red onion, shallot,