Cookbook:Mexican Rice Pilaf

There's a lot of Mexican flavors in this dish, like tequila, Mexican oregano, chile powder, habanero chiles, tomato paste, and rice.

Ingredients

 * 2 cups uncooked white rice
 * 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
 * ¾ cup tequila
 * ¾ cup tomato paste
 * 2 ½ cups chicken broth
 * 3 bay leaves
 * ¼ tsp salt
 * ¼ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
 * 2 habanero chiles, stemmed
 * 1 tbsp dried Mexican oregano

Procedure

 * 1) Rinse rice with cold water until water runs clear. Pat dry with paper towels.
 * 2) Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add rice and cook until rice turns golden brown.
 * 3) Meanwhile, combine tequila, broth, tomato, salt, oregano, and pepper. Pour over rice and bring to a boil. Add bay leaves and habanero chiles.
 * 4) Cook, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes or until rice reaches the desired tenderness.
 * 5) Remove bay leaves and chiles. Serve warm.