Portuguese Tomato rice
Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter or bacon drippings
1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
3 cups beef or chicken broth
2 cups long-grain rice
Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
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.
Serves 4 to 6.