Egyptian Rice With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1-2 teaspoon harissa or hot pepper paste

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Heat the oil & saute the onion but do not let it brown. Add the rice to the pan & cook for 2 minutes or until the rice becomes translucent.

3. 3

   Place the rice, water, chicken stock, & spices in an ovenproof casserole dish. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   Heat the tomato sauce & harissa in a pan, add salt & pepper if needed. Serve the rice mixed with the spicy tomato sauce.