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Arroz Rojo

                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                      
 
 
Ingredients:
  • 2 tbsp of vegetable  oil
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 clove  of garlic
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

Directions:

In a blender add, garlic, onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce, salt, chicken broth, and blend until smooth.
In non-stick skillet heat the oil over medium high heat.  Once the oil is hot, add the rice stir continuously  until the rice has all toasted evenly. Add the tomato sauce, stir and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender and fluffy.