To start simmer the sun dried tomatoes in a small saucepan with the cup of water for about 1 minute. Remove the tomatoes chop them up into small pieces and set aside. The saucepan will then have red colored water - add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. In another large pan cook the onion in the olive oil for about 3 minutes and then add the garlic and then the rice. Make sure each grain of rice is coated in the olive oil to prevent any sticking once the liquid is added.