It’s the simplest and tastiest way to prepare rice. You also don’t need much different ingredients for it, just tomatoes and sizable amount of herbs. I am referring to the dish called Tomato Rice; but some people would also call it Spanish rice. Tomato Rice is a popular and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish. It is a great way to add flavor and color to plain rice.
When it comes to preparing Tomato Rice, there are a few key steps that should be followed to ensure the best possible results. Firstly, it is important to use high-quality, ripe tomatoes that are bursting with flavor. These should be diced and cooked until they begin to break down, releasing their juices and creating a rich, fragrant base for the rice. Next, a variety of herbs and spices can be added to the mixture, depending on personal preference. Some popular options include garlic, onion, cumin, paprika, and fresh cilantro. These ingredients should be sautéed with the tomatoes until they are fragrant and fully incorporated.
Course: Rice Dishes
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 cups skinned seeded and diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 small green sweet pepper
- 1 pimento pepper chopped
- 1 sprig parsley
- 2 tsp. small thyme
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 cups chicken stock or water
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 tbsp. green seasoning
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the garlic, onion, pepper, celery, thyme, and parsley. Make slits in the tomato and soak in hot water. Then place under running, remove the skins and dice.
- Heat oil then add butter to melt. Saute the onion, garlic and celery. Add the tomatoes.
- Add the the coconut milk. Add the sweet pepper and parsley. Then add the rice and water.
- Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the tomato paste and blend well. Adjust salt and seasonings to taste. Note: You can add the optional crispy bacon at this point. Mix well
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Tomato Rice
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 cups skinned seeded and diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 small green sweet pepper
- 1 pimento pepper chopped
- 1 sprig parsley
- 2 tsp. small thyme
- 2 cups uncooked long grain rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 cups chicken stock or water
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 tbsp. green seasoning
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the garlic, onion, pepper, celery, thyme, and parsley. Make slits in the tomato and soak in hot water. Then place under running, remove the skins and dice.
- Heat oil then add butter to melt. Saute the onion, garlic and celery. Add the tomatoes.
- Add the the coconut milk. Add the sweet pepper and parsley. Then add the rice and water.
- Cover and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Add the tomato paste and blend well. Adjust salt and seasonings to taste. Note: You can add the optional crispy bacon at this point. Mix well
