Country of origin: Costa Rica

1 Cup long grain rice Garlic, to taste, finely sliced or diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 onion, finely sliced
2 Cups hot water
1 lb. chorizo sausage
3 carrots, sliced
2 red peppers, cut into strips
2 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1/2 head of cabbage, shredded

Sauté rice, garlic and half of the onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.  Add water
and reduce heat to low. Cover and allow to cook until the rice has absorbed the water – about 15 minutes. Meanwhile cook the chorizo with the remaining onion. Add vegetables and cook through. Mix with rice. Serve with baked marinaded chicken. (recipe follows)