Arroz de Tomate (Tomato Rice)

Soft, saucy tomato rice that goes with fish, chicken or eggs.

Ingredients

• 300 g rice
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tomatoes, grated (or 1 tin)
• 1 stock cube
• 1 bay leaf (optional)
• 3 tbsp oil
• 900 ml water

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Method

1. Soften the onion and garlic in oil.
2. Add the grated tomato and bay leaf and cook for 5 minutes into a sauce.
3. Add the rice, stock cube and water and simmer covered for 15 to 18 minutes. It should stay a little soupy.
4. Season and serve right away.

Cheaper swaps & tips

• Tinned tomatoes work just as well as fresh.

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