Description
This is a very simple to make. Seasoned rice and peas make an excellent main meal. I am sure it will become a favorite once you try it.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
- 1 serrano pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
- ¼ cup green peas
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon white sugar
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Wash and drain the rice.
- Heat a saucepan over a medium heat. Add butter or margarine and let melt. Stir in cloves
- cinnamon
- Serrano chile
- and ginger. Saute briefly. Mix in rice and stir to coat it evenly. Stir in peas
- salt
- and sugar. Pour in water and bring the water to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer and let rice cook covered for 15 to 20 minutes; or until rice is tender.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 2