Salsa Rice Name: Carla Kirk Base: Camp Pendleton Recipe: You need 1/2 of rice, 1 cup of salsa, 1 cup of water, and cheese (if desired). 1 Mix rice, salsa and water in small saucepan. 2 Bring to a boil, cover with lid and reduce heat to low. 3 Simmer, stirring every 5-7 minutes until rice is tender, about 20-25 minutes. 4 You can add the cheese so it won't be so spicy or just because it adds a little more flavor.