Season Rice

Photo: flickr user sporkist

Ingredients

1/4 pound diced salt pork, ham or 1 med. onion

1 med. tomato

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups long grain rice

3 cups boiling water

Salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook salt pork, onion, tomato and garlic in vegetable oil. Cover, medium heat, stirring frequently until onion is tender. Stir in rice, cook 5 minutes. Stir in boiling water.

Reduce heat to low; simmer covered 10 minutes. Remove cover, cool stirring frequently until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy, 15 to 18 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 6 servings.