Mexicali Franks

Ingredients

2 tb salad oil
1 frankfurters
1 onion
1 clove gaerlic
1 chunky salsa
5/8 c long rice
2 ts chili powder
1 monterey jack

Instructions

-cheese with jalapeno peppers (4 ounces) Fresh coriander (cilanto) leaves In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the frankfurters; saute until browned. With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and place on one side of serving dish. Keep warm. To drippings in skillet, add onion and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and their liquid, beans and their liquid, the salsa, rice, chili powder, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered, 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked. Spoon rice mixture next to frankfurters on platter. Sprinkle cheese over rice. Garnish with cilantro leaves. Makes 6 servings. [ McCALL'S; January 1990 ]