Mexican Fried Rice

Place in rice pot

  • 1/2 tablespoon of butter
  • 1/4 cup orzo

Begin sauteing on medium-low.

Measure

  • 1 cup rice

and add to rice pot. Add

  • 1 capful of vegetable oil

Chop and add:

  • scallions
  • mild yellow chile pepper

While that is sauteing, add, to taste:

  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • ground black pepper
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • various chili powders
  • garlic powder

Finally add, when golden brown, add

  • 1 can Mexican style tomatoes, chopped

and up to

  • 1 cup water

and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.