Ingredients

  • 4 c chicken broth
  • 2 c long grain rice
  • 3/4 c sherry wine
  • 1/4 tsp Bijol or annatto seasoning
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c olive oil
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
  • 1 c finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 c finely chopped green peppers

Method

  • In a heavy, wide bottomed pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onions and peppers in oil until onions are translucent. Add garlic and cook for another 3 minutes. Add tomato sauce and sherry and cook for another 4 minutes. Add Bijol or Annatto and stir. Add two cups of water and the broth, and bring to a boil. Add rice, stir once or twice and bring to a boil again. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed by the rice.