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Arizona Tart

Serves/Makes:4 or more

Ingredients

• 1 whole cut-up chicken (see substitutions at comment section)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) oil
• 4 cups (950 ml) raw rice, soaked and drained
• 7-1/2 cups (1775 ml) water
• 1 6 oz (168 grm). can tomato paste
• Seasonings to taste:
• Salt
• Pepper
• Curry
• Cinnamon
• Condiments:
• plain yogurt
• hot sauce

Preparation

• In a bowl, cover rice with water and allow to soak 1/2 to 1 hour.
• In a large pot, saute onions, tomatoes and meat in oil.
• Add spices to taste and simmer for about 10 minutes over low to medium heat.
• Add 7-1/2 cups (1775 ml) water and simmer until meat is tender.
• Drain rice which has been soaking and add to pot.
• Add tomato paste.
• Cook until water has been absorbed.
• Serve with plain yogurt, hot sauce, and fresh tossed greens and vegetable salad.

Comments

This is a very traditional dish in Saudi Arabia and most parts of the Middle East.

Substitutions: 1 1/2 pounds of lamb, stewing beef, or your favorite meat is fine.