Rice pilaf with peas
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Rice |
| 3 | tablespoons | Olive oil |
| 1 | Onion, chopped | |
| 2 | Bay leaves | |
| 1 | small | Piece cinnamon |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| 1 | pinch | Freshly ground black pepper |
| 1 | cup | Peas |
| 4 | cups | Water or stock |
| 1 | tablespoon | Parsley, chopped |
| Tomato slices | ||
| Cucumber slices | ||
Directions
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.