Alternative:Spanish Rice

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked yellow rice
• 2 tbs unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
• 1 green bell pepper, finely minced
• 2 serrano chiles, finely minced
• 1/2 cup shredded cooked chicken or pork
• 1 onion, finely minced
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 3 bay leaves
• 1/4 cup minced chorizo, casing removed
• 1 tbs minced garlic

Procedure

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Add onion, chiles, garlic, meats, and rice and cook until chorizo and rice are golden brown.
2. Add broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has evaporated and rice is tender. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving, if desired.