Arroz Amarillo (Yellow Rice)

Ingredients:

• Olive Oil – 2 Tbsp
• Rice – 1 cup
• Water – 3 cups
• Yellow onion, finely chopped – 1/2
• Green pepper, finely chopped – 1/4
• Tomatoes, finely chopped – 1 1/2
• Chicken Bouillon Cubes – 1 packet or more (as you like)
• Parsley – Optional

Directions:

1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil
2. Turn off heat and let stand
3. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat
4. Add onions and peppers
5. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until soft and translucent
6. Mix tomatoes, chicken broth, and seasoning and cook until hot
7. Pour the rice into the pot and stir
8. Cook the rice for 1 minute
9. Pour hot water and stir
10. Bring rice mixture to a boil.
11. Reduce heat to medium low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender and water is completely absorbed
12. Fluff rice with a fork
13. Cover, let stand for 5 minutes before serving
14. Top with parsley if desired

From the Dominican Republic (DR)

Cooking Class with English Students & Friends in the DR