Brazilian Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 c. white long grain rice, washed and drained
4 c. boiling water
1 bay leaf
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/2 Tbsp. salt

Preparation

In a 4-quart pot, heat the oil over the medium-high heat and stir-fry the onion and garlic until golden.
Pour in the rice and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the water, bay leaf, tomatoes and salt.