Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups basmati rice
1 small onions, finely chopped
2 -4 garlic cloves, chopped
5 cups water
1 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium roma tomatoes, diced
1/2-3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
4 teaspoons soy sauce
Directions:
In a medium pan over medium high heat, heat butter; add rice stirring constantly.
Add the onion, garlic and continue to cook until garlic and rice are golden brown.
Add the water, celery, diced tomato, salt, pepper, bay leaf and sesame oil.
Bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and fluff with fork.
Servings: 6-8
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 40 min.