Oyster Stew with Tomatoes and Rice

This is a unique and delicious version of the traditional oyster stew

Ingredients

 * 2/3 cup rice
 * ½ cup peanut oil
 * 1 large onion, minced
 * 2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
 * 1 pound oysters or 3 (10-ounce) containers with juice
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper
 * juice of 2 lemons (6 tablespoons)
 * ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

 * 1) Soak rice in 1 cup of warm water for 20 minutes. Remove, dry in a cloth and place in a processor to break up grains (about 10 seconds).
 * 2) Heat oil in a large pot and add onion, tomatoes, and rice. Mix well and shak for about 3 minutes. Strain liquid from oysters and add enough water to make 2 quarts. Add water to onion mixture and simmer 2 minutes. Add oysters and simmer until oysters are cooked. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper; stir and serve hot