Spanish Fried Rice
Servings 8-10

1-1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon lard, melted
1 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups canned diluted chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Saute rice in lard in a large saucepan over medium heat until rice is lightly browned. Add tomato, onion, and green pepper to rice mixture, and saute until begetables are tender. Stir chicken broth, minced garlic, salt, cumin seeds, and pepper into vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.