Indian Rice

Name: Indian Rice
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1 cup converted rice (parboiled, like Uncle Ben's); 1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon grated lemon; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon stem saffron; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco; Salt and freshly ground pepper

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 cup converted rice (parboiled, like Uncle Ben's)
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon grated lemon
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon stem saffron
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

1

In a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and add onions.
2

Cook, stirring, until wilted.
3

Add rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds.
4

Add broth, raisins, lemon, bay leaf, saffron, Tabasco, salt and pepper.
5

Bring to a boil.
6

Simmer over low heat for 17 minutes.
7

Uncover and remove bay leaf.
8

Add remaining butter and stir to fluff the rice well.