Sopa Seca De Arroz Mexican Rice

My bf said this was the best rice he had ever eaten. I adapted this recipe from a sunset mexican cookbook. This recipe can easily be cut in half.

In a wide frying pan over medium-high heat , brown rice lightly in butter or margarine.

Add onion , garlic , tomato , and chiles , if used and cook for 2 or 3 minutes.

Add 3 cups of the broth.

Cover and simmer 25 to 35 minutes or bake , covered , in a 350f oven 50 to 60 minutes.

Add more broth , if needed , to cook rice.

However , there should be no liquid remaining when rice is tender to bite.

Add cilantro , if desired , during last 10 minutes.

Garnish rice with olives.

long grain rice, butter, onions, garlic cloves, tomatoes, regular-strength chicken broth, chilies, fresh cilantro, pimento stuffed olive