Arroz Rojo Mexican Red Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup (210g) long-grain white rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 medium yellow or white onion (4 ounces; 112g), chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups (360ml) homemade chicken stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth, divided
• 2 plum or Roma tomatoes (about 8 ounces; 225g), chopped
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 medium carrot (115g), peeled if desired and cut into ¼-inch pieces (about 1/2 cup); see note
• 1/2 cup frozen peas (70g), thawed
• 1 serrano chile
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish, optional

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