Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Step 2

Saute the rice and peas/carrots in oil in the braiser until the rice turns opaque.

Step 3

Ad remaining ingredients and stir.

Step 4

Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then stir.

Step 5

Cover and bake 20 minutes more.

Step 6

Stir again, then place a clean kitchen towel between the braiser and lid, and let sit undisturbed for ten minutes more.

Step 7

Serve with hot sauce (Tabasco, habanero, etc., as desired)