Ingredients

  • 1 c. long grain rice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tsp. salt (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 1/4 c. water
  • 1 c. chicken broth
  • 1/3 c. frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/3 c. frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 small carrot, cooked and diced
  • 2 sprigs Chinese parsley, chopped (optional)
  • 1/3 c. diced salami or sausage (mild)

Method

  • Boil garlic and mash it into a paste; set aside.
  • Brown rice in oil.
  • Add onion and garlic paste.
  • Add Chinese parsley.
  • Add tomatoes and cook until softened into rice mixture.
  • Add water. Stir in broth, carrot, peas, corn and diced meat.
  • Simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and steam on low heat for 30 to 45 minutes. Makes 4 to 5 servings.
  • Buen Provecho!