Cilantro Rice

Cilantro Rice

INGREDIENTS

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 -2 jalapenos, chopped or 1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chilies
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups long grain rice
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

METHOD

1. 1
   Saute in butter the garlic, onion and jalapenos until soft.
2. 2
   Add uncooked rice.
3. 3
   Stir constantly until rice is slightly brown.
4. 4
   Pour in chicken broth.
5. 5
   Stir in the cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Pour in a baking dish if you pan is not oven friendly. Cover with a tight fitting lid.
7. 7
   Bake at 350 for 30- 45 minutes until rice is soft.