Arroz de Tomate

Ingredients

 * 1 medium Onion, chopped
 * 2 garlic cloves, minced
 * ½ cup peanut oil
 * 4 plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon minced hot red pepper
 * 1 bay leaf
 * 1 cup white rice

Directions

 * 1) Place the chopped Onion and the minced garlic in a skillet with the peanut oil over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the Onion is transparent. Add the tomatoes, salt, hot red pepper, and the bay leaf. Simmer 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are almost puréed.
 * 2) Stir in the 2 cups water and bring to a boil. Add the rice; stir; cover, and cook for 20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
 * 3) Stir and serve as a side dish for meats or poultry.