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.