Locrios(Basic Yellow Rice-Dominican Republic Style) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. rice
1/4 lb. uncooked ham or bacon, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 tsp. capers
2 Tbsp. stuffed olives, chopped
2 cloves garlic, mashed
2 Tbsp. cooking oil
pinch of saffron
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
meat or beans as desired

Preparation

Saute all ingredients, except rice and tomato paste and salt until golden brown.
Add rice, tomato paste and salt.
Mix together and fry 3 minutes more.
Add enough hot water to cover up to 1 1/2-inches above rice.
Add partially cooked meat and bring to a rapid boil until water is nearly absorbed.