Authentic Mexican - Arroz Roja - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
1 red chili pepper, fresh, seeded and finely diced
1 cup red chili sauce
2 cups chicken broth
4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1/2 small onion, peeled and finely diced
1 tablespoon oil or 1 tablespoon lard

Preparation

Saute garlic, onions and red chile in oil over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add in the rice and stir frequently until rice begins to brown.
Add in the chicken stock and chile sauce and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and bring rice to slow simmer. Cook for 18-20 minutes without removing the lid.