Portuguese tomato rice
Instructions:
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, 2 cups long-grain rice, 2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings, 2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped, 3 cups beef or chicken broth, Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional), Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste.
Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until soft but not brown.Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy Portuguese tomato rice!
Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until soft but not brown.Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is done, about 20 minutes.Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Enjoy Portuguese tomato rice!