Mexican Rice
- 2 tablespoons lard
- 1/2 cup ground pork
- 1/4 pound chorizo, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup chopped white onions
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell peppers
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 1 large tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock, or water
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- In a medium, heavy saucepan, heat the lard over medium-high heat.
- Add the pork and cook, stirring until no longer pink.
- Add the sausages and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the stock, salt, and saffron, and stir well.
- Bring to a boil.
- Lower the heat to low, cover, and cook undisturbed until all the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Add the oregano and cilantro, and stir to incorporate.
- Turn into a decorative bowl and garnish with the green onions.
- Serve immediately.
lard, ground pork, chorizo, white onions, green bell peppers, garlic, long grain rice, tomato, chicken stock, salt, saffron, oregano, cilantro, green onions
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/mexican-rice-recipe.html (may not work)