vegetarian Arroz con Pollo from The Peruvian Kitchen by Morena Cuadra

Ingredients

• 1 cup white corn
• 3 tablespoons ají amarillo paste
• ¼ cup carrots, diced
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 1 red bell pepper, cut in slices
• 1 cup red onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 4 spinach leaves
• Salt and pepper
• 2 bunches cilantro (only the leaves)
• 2 cups beer (optional)
• Salsa criolla
• 1 cup green peas
• 2 cups white rice