3/4 c long-grain rice : lemon juice 2 TB oil 2 tomatoes -- ripe, chopped 2 md green bell pepper -- : chopped 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 TB chicken stock base 1 c hot water 2 ts cumin -- ground 1/4 ts salt : freshly ground pepper
Cover rice with hot water. Add squeeze of lemon juice and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain thoroughly in colander. Heat oil in large skillet with tight fitting lid. Add rice and saute until golden. (note - this takes about 10 minutes and you really have to keep stirring to keep it from burning) Stir in tomatoes, peppers and garlic and saute 5 minutes. Add chicken base disolved in water, and seasonings. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. *Do not remove lid while rice is cooking. Fluff with fork.
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From: Mastercook Mac
