Mexican Rice

By loriarnold

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 6 oz long grain rice
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano or marjoram, crushed
• 1 cups chicken stock

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the butter and oil in a pan. Add the bell peppers and cook until softened. Add the scallions, garlic, rice and cumin seeds. Cook for 5 minutes oruntil the rice turns slightly golden Add the oregano and stock and bring to a boil. Ten reduce the heat and cook for about 5 minutes. Cover with a clean dishtowel and remove from the heat. Leave to steam for about 10 minutes. Fluff up the rice with a fork and serve.