Ingredients:
1 2/3 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/3 cups white rice ( I use jasmine)
1 teaspoon butter
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped red peppers
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Directions:
Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in a sauce pan.
Add rice, cover and cook till rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Saute celery, pepper, onion, and 1 t butter till tender.
Stir vegetables into rice.
Remove bay leaf before serving.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 10 min.
Time total: 30 min.