Alyce's Dunscroft By-The-Sea

Harwich Port, Massachusetts

Specialty Recipe

Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

1 cup raw white rice

3 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon minced onion

1 Tablespoon minced celery

1 Tablespoon minced carrot

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme or dill

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

3 cups good quality, strong chicken stock or bouillon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat the butter over medium flame and saute vegetables for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the rice and seasonings and continue sauteing for 2 to 3 minutes. Add stock and stir to blend. Transfer rice mixture to a baking dish and bake, covered, until rice has absorbed all liquid, approximately 45 minutes. Can add mushrooms if desired.

Serves: 4.

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