Spanish rice

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 1 can (800 g) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (110 g) diced pimento peppers
• 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
• 1 chopped onion
• A pinch of salt and cayenne pepper
• A little hot sauce

Preparation:

1. In a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the rice, onion, and green pepper and sauté until the rice is lightly browned and the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, pimento pepper, salt, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low.
2. Simmer for 20 minutes, then fluff with a fork. If the rice is tender but still runny, cook uncovered for another 5 minutes. If the rice is dry but not yet tender, add 1/2 cup water, cover, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until the rice is cooked through.