Tomato rice (ruz bil tamatem)

Instructions

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain it.
2. Fry the sliced onions in the olive oil until golden.
3. Add the chopped garlic, the tomato paste and the peeled, crushed tomatoes, then let it cook for 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the rice and fry it for 2 minutes, stirring to coat it well in the sauce.
5. Pour in the hot stock, add the cumin, paprika, salt and pepper, then bring to the boil.
6. Lower the heat, cover and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
7. Let it rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving.