Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 1/2 lb cooked chicken or 1/2 lb cooked pork
  • 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
  • 1 cup water

Method

  • Over medium high heat, pour canola oil in a large, heated saute pan.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until light brown.
  • Add pepper and then tomatoes.
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Lower heat to medium.
  • Add meat, curry and nutmeg and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup water and then rice; stir and cover.
  • Cook at medium heat for 40-50 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • IMPORTANT: ADD WATER AS NEEDED TO KEEP RICE FROM STICKING TO PAN.
  • Serve as is or with tortillas.