50+ Friends Club Cookbook -- Pasta and Rice -- RED RICE

50+ Friends Club Cookbook
Pasta and Rice

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RED RICE

From the Kitchen of: B.Wilson

1	C.	rice
3	T.	bacon drippings or vegetable oil
1		onion, chopped, or 5 scallions, chopped, including green part
1	clove	garlic, minced
2	C.	hot water
1	(8 oz.) can	tomato sauce
		Salt, to taste
3	tsp.	chili powder
1/2	tsp.	cumin
	Pinch	Mexican oregano
2		beef or chicken bouillon cubes

Pour hot water over rice and let it stand for about 15 minutes. Drain the rice and rinse it well in cold water. Shake the sieve and let the rice drain for a while. Shake the rice to remove any excess water.
In a heavy skillet, brown rice in bacon drippings or oil over low heat. Add remaining ingredients, reduce heat, cover tightly and cook for 20 to 25 minutes. You may use any mix of the spices you like best.