Arroz de Coco

Ingredients

 * 2 tbsp vegetable oil
 * ½ cup onions (chopped finely)
 * 1 small green pepper (chop finely)
 * 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
 * 1 tsp salt
 * 1½ cups coconut milk (can be made by chopping 1½ cups coconut and add to 1½ cups hot water)
 * 2 tomatoes (chopped finely)
 * 2 tsp chilies (chopped finely)

Directions

 * 1) In a large skillet, heat the oil.
 * 2) Saute onions and green pepper for 5 minutes over moderate heat.
 * 3) Add rice and cook for 3 minutes.
 * 4) Stir in coconut milk mixture, tomatoes and salt.
 * 5) Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.
 * 6) When all liquid is absorbed, remove pan from heat and stir in chillies.
 * 7) Cover and let set at room temperature for 10 minutes.
 * 8) Serve warm.