Uncle Robert's Spanish Rice

Uncle Robert's Spanish Rice

1         C. uncooked rice

1         clove fresh garlic, crushed

1         t. salt

2        T. oil

1         sprig cilantro

1         small can tomato sauce

water to cover

Heat oil in cast iron skillet.  Brown garlic with salt.  Add rice.  Stir and pan fry until most of the rice is opaque.  Add tomato sauce.  Stir.  Be prepared to quickly add 2 cans of water.  Put rice in rice cooker and add water.  Add cilantro sprig on top, and start rice cooker.

Robert Benitez

(Contributed by Jasmin Williams)