Minted Basmati Rice Pilaf

Recipe Ingredients

2 cups	320g / 11oz	Basmati rice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Olive oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion - finely chopped (small)
1		Bay leaf
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
		Several grinds white pepper
3 cups	711ml	Hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons	30ml	Unsalted butter
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Examine the rice for foreign objects, but do not wash.

Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a heavy casserole until it begins to bubble. Add the onion and saute until translucent. Add the rice and stir to coat well with oil before adding the bay leaf, salt, pepper and the hot broth. Quickly bring to a boil, place a tight fitting lid on the pot and place into the oven.

Cook the rice for 18 to 20 minutes before removing from the oven. Stir in the butter and the chopped mint and serve.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

Source:
MICHAEL'S PLACE with Michael Lomonaco - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # ML-1A21 broadcast 03-22-1997) - Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com

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