Spanish Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. canned tomatoes and juice
2 c. water
1 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1 can peas

Preparation

In heavy skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons shortening.
Add 1 cup uncooked rice and brown, stirring constantly until golden brown.
Add chopped onion, tomatoes and juice, water and salt to taste or 1 teaspoon.
Bring to a full boil; cover tightly.
Turn down heat to simmer and cook slowly until rice has absorbed most of the water and is tender.
Add 1 can of peas and heat through.
Serves 8.