Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 medium diced onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 habanero, split lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Method

  • Heat olive oil in a 2 quart sauce pot on medium-high heat and add the onions. Cook for one minute.
  • Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, bell peppers, and habanero. Continue cookign until soft, about 4-6 minutes.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add cumin, allspice, cinnamon and another teaspoon salt and rice adn cook until toasted, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the white pepper and stock, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  • Cover with a lid and turn the heat to low.
  • Continue to cook until rice is done, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix in cilantro and serve immediately.