Chilean Rice

Description
This rice is a mild tasting pilaf-type of rice that goes well with spicy foods. If you like to spice it up, adding some chopped green chiles works well.

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
 * 2 	tablespoons lard
 * 1/4 	cup chopped onions or scallions
 * 2 	tablespoons finely diced red Bell Peppers
 * 2 	tablespoons finely diced carrots
 * 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, heated
 * 1 	teaspoon salt
 * 2 	tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Rinse rice several times under cold water in a sieve and drain.
 * 2) Cook the onion, bell pepper, and carrot in lard for 2 minutes.
 * 3) Add the rice and cook another minute, allowing rice to get thoroughly coated with lard.
 * 4) Add the hot broth, and salt and bring to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir while cooking).
 * 6) Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro.
 * 7) Serve hot.