Red Rice

Ingredients13

• long-grain white rice400 g
• thick-cut bacon150 g
• yellow onion1
• green bell pepper1
• celery stalk1
• garlic2 cloves
• tomato paste2 tbsp
• crushed tomatoes400 g
• chicken stock500 ml
• smoked sausage150 g
• salt1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• cayenne pepper1/4 tsp

Method

1. Dice the bacon and cook it in a heavy pot over medium heat until the fat renders and the pieces are crisp.
2. Chop the onion, bell pepper, and celery; add them to the pot and cook until softened, then stir in the minced garlic.
3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then add the crushed tomatoes, stock, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
4. Slice the sausage and add it with the rinsed rice; bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Cover tightly, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
6. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.