Ingredients:
2 cups raw rice
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 lb cherry tomatoes, washed and stems removed
1/4 lb butter or 1/4 lb margarine, plus
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup sugar
Directions:
Butter a baking dish with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter and put the tomatoes in it.
Melt the remaining butter and pour it over the tomatoes.
Sprinkle with the sugar and bake in a 350 F (180 C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring the broth or water to a boil over high heat.
Add the rice and stir.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes or until the rice is done.
Do not stir or even open the pot during these 15 minutes.
Pack rice into a ring mold and turn out of the mold onto a platter.
Fill the center with the baked tomatoes and pour the sauce from the tomatoes over the rice.
Servings: 4-6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.