Email to Judy Garcia      

Portugese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)

Source of Recipe


Found on Recipe Gold Mine web site






List of Ingredients



• 1/4 c. olive oil
  
• 2 Tbsp. butter or bacon drippings
  
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped
  
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
  
• 2-3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
  
• 3 c. beef or chicken broth
  
• 2 c. long-grain rice
  
• Salt and freshly-ground pepper, to taste
  
• Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Heat oil and butter in large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 minutes, until softened, but not brown.
   
   
2. Add the tomatoes; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
   
   
3. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and cover. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, until rice is done, about 20 minutes.
   
   
4. Fluff with fork and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
   
   
5. Serves 4 to 6.