Peel and slice the white onions into half moons.
Peel and slice the red onions into circles.
Place a thick-based pot on the hob and heat up. Add the olive oil and butter and heat up until hot.
Add the white onions and the bay leaves, stir, and fry until the white onions start to look translucent
Add the salted cured beef and stir. Fry for about 3 minutes.
Wash the rice in a sieve until the water runs clear and completely drains.
Add the rice to the pot and stir. Scrapping the sides and bottom of the pot to deglaze the pot
Add the white and black pepper, stir, and let the rice fry for about 2 minutes.
Now add the boiling water and pinch of salt to taste. Stir and cover the rice with kitchen foil plus the pot cover.
Turn down the heat or transfer to a smaller burner with the heat completely turned down.
Cook the rice until soft and all the water is soaked up in the rice.
Once cooked add the red onions and stir.
Serve rice with shito, fish, grilled chicken, coleslaw, or anything you fancy.
