Arroz A Lo Tico (Rice with Vegetables)

Ingredients

• •2 cups of uncooked rice
• •4 cups of water
• •3 tbsps cooking oil
• •1/4 cup finely shredded carrots
• •1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• •1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• •1 ripe, finely chopped tomato
• •salt and pepper to taste
• •1 small can of sweet peas
• •raisins (optional)

Directions

1. 1Add oil to frying pan, sauté all vegetables lightly (except for peas). After 2 or 3 minutes add uncooked rice, salt and pepper. Fry rice and vegetables over medium heat for about 3 minutes until rice is golden in color.
2. 2Add water, simmer for 12 to 15 minutes. When rice is almost done, add the can of sweet peas and raisins and carefully fold and blend together.
3. 3If you wish, you can use cooked pieces of chicken with this recipe or substitute water with chicken broth.