Arroz de Tomate

Ingredients

• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup peanut oil
• 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon minced hot red pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup white rice

Directions

1. Place the chopped Onion and the minced garlic in a skillet with the peanut oil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Onion is transparent. Add the tomatoes, salt, hot red pepper, and the bay leaf. Simmer 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are almost puréed.
2. Stir in the 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the rice; stir; cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
3. Stir and serve as a side dish for meats or poultry.