*  Exported from  MasterCook  *
 
                            RICE PILAF WITH PEAS
 
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 Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian
                 Rice
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    2       c            Rice
    3       tb           Olive oil
    1       ea           Onion, chopped
    2       ea           Bay leaves
    1       sm           Piece cinnamon
    1       t            Salt
    1       pn           Freshly ground black pepper
    1       c            Peas
    4       c            Water or stock
    1       tb           Parsley, chopped
                         Tomato slices
                         Cucumber slices
 
   Wash rice & leave to soak for half an hour.  Allow to
   drain.  Heat oil in a pot & fry onion till it becomes
   translucent.  Add bay leaves, cinnamon, salt, pepper &
   rice.  Cook until the rice grains become opaque,
   stirring occasionally.  Add peas & stir together until
   the peas are well coated in oil.  Add 4 c water or
   stock.  Bring to a boil, cover & simmer over a low
   heat until the rice is tender (15 to 20 minutes).
   Serve with the garnish.           Jack Santa Maria,
   “Greek Vegetarian Cookery”
  
 
 
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