Arroz Brasileiro Rice With Tomatoes And Onions

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This is one of those basic side dishes that in and of itself hasn't a lot of spice - but you can jazz it up with just about any spice you want - use your imagination - curry is one of my fav's

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Steps

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In a heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat , warm the olive oil for about a minute ,.

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Add the onion and saut , stirring constantly , for about 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and transparent , but not yet brown.

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Pour in the rice and stir for about 3 minutes , until all the grains are coated with the oil.

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Add the boiling chicken stock and water to the rice.

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Add the tomatoes , curry powder , pepper and salt , and return the mixture to the boil , making sure to stir occasionally.

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Cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to a simmer.

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Cook for 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, onion, long-grain rice, chicken stock, water, tomatoes, salt, pepper, curry powder