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                          RICE PILAF WITH PEAS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Ethnic                           Vegetarian
               Rice

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Rice
  3       tb           Olive oil
  1       ea           Onion, chopped
  2       ea           Bay leaves
  1       sm           Piece cinnamon
  1       t            Salt
  1       pn           Freshly ground black pepper
  1       c            Peas
  4       c            Water or stock
  1       tb           Parsley, chopped
                       Tomato slices
                       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.           Jack Santa Maria,
 "Greek Vegetarian Cookery"



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