Recipe for cooking portuguese tomato rice
Recipes from Spain and Portugal :: Spanish and Portuguese Side Dishes
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 to 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)
Heat the oil and butter in a large saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook 5 mins., until soft but not brown.
Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for 15 mins.
Add the broth and let it come to a boil. Stir in the rice, salt, and pepper, and cover. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook covered until the rice is done, about 20 mins.
Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Serves 4 to 6.
