serves 6 (accompanied by other tapas)
ingredients:
6 tbsp olive oil + extra for rubbing peppers
1 red onion, 1 brown onion (small ones!)
2-3 cloves garlic
2/3 cup short-grain rice
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup pine nuts
half cup fresh mixed herbs (parsley & basil)
1 Tbsp tomato paste + 3 cups hot water
salt and pepper, to taste
a pinch of curry powder, tumeric, cumin
1 tsp paprika
lemon juice of one lemon
6 capsicums
directions:
1. preheat oven to 200 C
2. heat oil & saute onions, around 3 minutes
3. add minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes
4. stir in rice (uncooked!), raisins, pine nuts, salt, pepper & spices
5. dissolve tomato paste in 3 cups of hot water. add to pot & bring to a boil
6. reduce heat & let simmer, uncovered, shaking the pan frequently for 20 minutes, until rice is tender & liquid is completely absorbed
7. add your herbs!
8. cut the tops off each capsicums & remove the innards
9. fill with stuffing, and lightly rub the skins of the capsicums with oil
10. bake these delightful spanish bites for 30 minutes, until tender!
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