Yield: 4 servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 cups | Rice |
3 tablespoons | Olive oil |
1 \N | Onion, chopped |
2 \N | 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 |
\N \N | Tomato slices |
\N \N | Cucumber slices |
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.