Portuguese Clam Rice


My mom taught me how to make this when i was a teenager and i've been making it ever since. this is great to accompany a fish dish.

Steps


In a saucepan , cook onion and garlic in oil until tender.
Add pimento paste and parsley.
Cook for a couple of minutes.
Drain clams but reserving liquid.
Add the clams to the saucepan.
Measure clam juice and add enough water to measure 1 1 / 4 cups of liquid.
Add rice and tomatoes and bring to boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low for 20 minutes.
Add salt if necessary.

Ingredients


olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, pimento paste, fresh parsley, clams, short-grain rice, canned tomatoes