Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 lb uncooked rice
  • 3/4 lb boneless veal or 3/4 lb boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
  • 3 tomatoes, peeled
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • parsley, to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 10 ounces frozen peas, cooked
  • 1/4 lb mushroom, sliced

Method

  • In a large pot, blend the olive oil, rice, chicken or veal pieces, tomatoes, garlic, onion, saffron, parsley, salt and pepper. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Place in a casserole and add the chicken stock. Cover and bake slowly in a 325 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed the stock. Blend in the peas and mushrooms and cook for an additional seven minutes.
  • Serve hot.