Spanish Fried Rice

 

2 T. Oil

2 C. Rice

1 C. dried Onion

4 C. Water

2 T. Chili Powder or a Pinch of Saffron

1-2 C. Tomato Sauce (or sauce from Tomato Powder)

Salt & Pepper to Taste

Optional: Spanish Olives or Canned Piquillo Peppers

 

Heat oil in frying pan with a lid. When oil is very hot, add rice and onion. Stir until rice starts to brown a little. Slowly add water and chili powder (or saffron). Stir, cover pan and simmer over low for 20 minutes. Add tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, toss with sliced Spanish olives or diced piquillo peppers.