Spanish style rice

Method

1. Wash the rice until the water runs clear, leave to drain.
2. Drizzle oil into a pan, add the garlic, onion and herbs.  Sauté gently for about 3 minutes until everything is soft and fragrant.
3. Gently tumble in the rice, pour in the stock, mix well, taste and season.  Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 7 minutes.
4. Remove lid, add tomatoes and if required a little more water.  Cover and cook for remaining 10 minutes.
5. When rice grain is soft.  Remove from heat, allow the rice to steam with lid on, for 2 – 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork

• Serve :  With grilled meat or fish, or toss through chilli garlic prawns.