Arroz de Coco

Ingredients

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

Directions

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