Paprika Rice

Photo: flickr user ginnerobot

Ingredients

2 cups Rice

5 tablespoons Vegetable oil

1 Onion, chopped

1 teaspoon Tomatoe paste

1 teaspoon Paprika

1 Bay leaf

1 teaspoon Salt

Pinch of thyme

Preparation

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the rice and onion and saute, stirring, until golden. Add the tomato paste, thyme and paprika and mix well. Pour in 2 cups of water and season. Add the bay leaf and let boil for about 20 minutes, until rice is done.