Mom's green rice

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Parsley bunch
1cupRice, long-grained
13ouncesEvaporated milk
cupWater, divided
½cupButter
cupParmesan and/or Romano, grated OR
cupCheddar, grated
Garlic, pressed
MSG
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Wash parsley and shake off all water you can. Cut up in blender with ¾ C water.

Melt butter in top of double-boiler. Add parsley/water. Use ½ C water to wash out parsley in blender and add to double boiler. When comes to a boil, add seasonings and garlic. Add evaporated milk gradually; add rice. Cook (covered) for 20 minutes. Stir in cheese.

Cook till tender, about 40 minutes more. Remove cover if there's too much liquid left and cook more, or add water if there's not enough liquid.