– 2 cups white rice
– 1/4 cup butter
– 1 yellow onion, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 2 cups boiling water
– 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
– 1 teaspoon sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
– 10 ounces fresh tomatoes, cut into quarters
– 4 pieces, bay leaves