Rice with Carrots and Celery

Name: Rice with Carrots and Celery
Ingredients: 150 g rice (1 cup); 150 g carrots; 150 g celery stalks; 1-2 tsp tomato paste; red hot chili pepper; salt; pepper; vegetable oil for frying

Rice with carrots and celery is a simple, straightforward side dish. It's a great way to jazz up plain boiled rice by adding sautéed vegetables.

Ingredients:

150 g rice (1 cup)
150 g carrots
150 g celery stalks
1-2 tsp tomato paste
red hot chili pepper
salt
pepper
vegetable oil for frying

How to cook rice with carrots and celery

Peel the carrots and cut them into small pieces (or grate on a coarse grater).

Cut the celery stalks into small pieces.

Pour vegetable oil into a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the carrots and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the celery, stir, and cook for 5–10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Add the tomato paste and red hot chili pepper to taste (I used 1/3 tsp). Season with salt and pepper, add the rice, and stir to combine.

Pour in 3 cups of water (three times the amount of rice) and bring to a boil. Cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Do not stir during cooking.