🍅 Portuguese Tomato Rice (Arroz de Tomate)

🧂 Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for deeper flavor)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch chili flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup Carolino rice (or arborio/short-grain rice)
  • 2½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

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