3cups uncooked rice
3tablespoons cooking oil or shortening
1each, diced: medium onion and garlic clove
2beef bouillon cubes dissolved in 2 cups water
1(8-ounce) can tomato paste 1tablespoon minced parsley, fresh or dried
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional) 1tablespoon ground cumin (cominos)
1teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions:
Fry rice in oil in large (12-inch) skillet over medium heat until an opaque yellow, stirring to prevent burning. Add onion and garlic;sauté until transparent. Add bouillon (be careful pouring it into the pan, as it will steam). Stir in tomato paste, parsley, mushrooms,cumin and coriander. Reduce heat to simmering, cover pan and simmer 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Check often and stir to prevent sticking.
