Brown Rice

by Jacques Pépin
from Jacques Pépin Celebrates
(Knopf, 2001)
Makes 6 servings

convert Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, peeled, crushed, and chopped
1/2 cup dark raisins
1 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice
3 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Method
1. While the meat is cooking, heat the butter in a sturdy saucepan until hot, then mix in the onions and garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.

2. Add the raisins and the rice, and stir well to coat the rice with the butter. Pour in the chicken stock and the salt, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, so the rice doesn’t scorch. As soon as it is boiling, reduce the heat to very low, Cover, and cook for 45 minutes. The rice should be tender, but the grains should have some firmness.

Recipe © 2001 Jacques Pepin. All rights reserved.
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