Rice With Peas

Directions

1. 1
   Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a saucepan and add the onion.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring, until wilted.
3. 3
   Add rice, water, bay leaf and salt and bring to the boil.
4. 4
   Cover closely and cook exactly 17 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, if fresh peas are used, drop them into boiling salted water and cook one minute or less until tender.
6. 6
   Do not overcook.
7. 7
   Drain.
8. 8
   Heat the remaining one tablespoon of butter in a saucepan and add the fresh or frozen peas.
9. 9
   Cook, briefly, stirring gently.
10. 10
    Stir the peas into the rice and serve.