Oriental Rice
From: Diane, St-Felicien, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Just as good when reheated.
Servings: 6
  • 1/4 cup [60 g] butter
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 sweet green pepper, membranes removed and seeded, chopped
    or
    1/2 sweet green green, chopped
    +
    1/2 sweet red pepper, chopped
  • Freshly chopped mushrooms
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 2 cups [500 mL] white rice [raw]
  • 2 cubes chicken broth concentrate
  • 4 cups [1 L] boiling water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Thyme, to taste
  • Preheat oven to 350°F [180°C].
  • Melt butter; brown together chopped onion, pepper[s], mushrooms and minced garlic.
  • Mix in rice; transfer into an oven-safe dish.
  • Dissolve chicken broth concentrate cubes into boiling water, stirring.
  • Mix in bay leaf, salt, pepper and thyme; pour over rice mixture.
  • Transfer into preheated oven, until all of broth has been absorbed.
  • Check for seasonings, and serve.