Portuguese Rice

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon spanish paprika
• 1/4 cup hot banana pepper (the ones that come in the jar)
• 3 cups parboiled rice
• 6 cups boiling water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Add oil and garlic to large skillet over med heat.

2. 2

   Cook until garlic soft.

3. 3

   Add tomato paste. Cook for about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Add paprika, salt, pepper, hot peppers and rice.

5. 5

   Cook for about 5 minutes until rice becomes translucent.

6. 6

   Add boiling water and stir for a few minutes.

7. 7

   Transfer skillet to over for about 30 minutes until rice is cooked.

8. 8

   Enjoy.