Mexican Rice (Arroz Blanco)

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice 1/4-1/3 cup vegetable oil 8 ounces tomatoes , roughly chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 1 tablespoon roughly chopped white onion 1[...]

2 medium ripe tomatoes , cored and quartered (about 12 oz.) 1 medium white onion, peeled, trimmed, and quartered 3 medium jalapeno chiles , 2 halved with ribs[...]

1 1/2 cups long grain rice 1/3 cup shortening , melted 3 tablespoons white onions, finely chopped 1 garlic clove , peeled and finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon[...]