CUBA ~ Cuban Rice ~ Arroz a la Cubana

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CUBAN RICE
Arroz a la Cubana

Here's your basic rice without a lot of outside enhancement. The fresh garlic, tomato sauce, and stock are enough to make it a very satisfying side dish or main vegetable choice.

Serves 4

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups long-grain white rice
1 cup tomato sauce
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chicken stock, or defatted broth
Salt, to taste

Preheat oven to 325F. Heat a large skillet or saute pan and add olive oil. When oil is hot, add onion and garlic and cook until not quite brown. Add rice, tomato sauce, bay leaf, oregano, and stock. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and place in oven for about 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste. Remove from oven. Remove bay leaf and serve piping hot.

Source: "CUBA COCINA!" by Joyce LaFray