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Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de

Tomate)

 

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons buttee or marg.

1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled

and chopped

2 to 3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped

3 cups 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.