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Wash and dry produce.
Halve, peel, and dice onion into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Core, deseed, and dice bell pepper into 1⁄2-inch pieces. Peel and mince garlic. Finely chop cilantro.
Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer; rinse under cold water until water runs clear. Set aside until ready to use. TIP: No fine-mesh strainer? No problem! Rinse rice in a medium bowl and drain water using your hand to block the rice from escaping!