Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)

Prep Time: 10m | Cook Time: 40m | Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 450g ripe cherry tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/4 cup white rice
• 3 cups veggie stock
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp butter
• Coriander, for garnishing

Instructions

1. Slice all tomatoes in half. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse your rice 2-3 times to remove excess starch.
2. Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frypan. Sauté the onion and garlic until the onion softens. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
3. Pour in the wine and cook for a few minutes until the mixture becomes saucy. Add the rice, vegetable stock, and bay leaves. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4. If needed, add a splash of water, but the rice should be fully cooked and saucy. Turn off the heat and stir in the butter until melted. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve warm!