Mexican Rice And Fried Plantains - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. plus 1/3 c. peanut oil
1 1/2 c. raw long grain white rice
1 large ripe tomato, peeled and seeded
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
3 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
3 ripe plantains, sliced diagonally

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat.
Add rice; stir to coat.
Saute rice until pale golden, about 10 minutes. Spoon off and reserve oil.