Chilean Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons lard
1/4 cup chopped onions or 1/4 cup scallion
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons finely diced carrots
2 1/4 cups chicken broth or 2 1/4 cups vegetable broth, heated
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Rinse rice several times under cold water in a sieve and drain.
Cook the onion, bell pepper, and carrot in lard for 2 minutes.
Add the rice and cook another minute, allowing rice to get thoroughly coated with lard.
Add the hot broth, and salt and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes on low heat, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (do not stir while cooking).
Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot.