Rice Pilaf

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title: rice pilaf
categories:
servings: 10

1/4 c unsalted butter
1/2 c onion
2 c long grain rice
3 1/2 c water
1/4 t salt

heat the butter in a heavy saucepan, over a medium flame
add the onions and saute until softened, without browning add the rice
(without washing), stir to
coat completely
pour in the boiling liquid
allow to return to a boil
season to taste
cover tightly and bake @ 350 degrees for 15-18 minutes, until liquid is
absorbed and rice is dry
and fluffy
taste rice and bake an additional 3-5 minutes as needed turnout into a
hotel pan and fluff with a
fork
keep warm for service
stir in additional raw butter as desired
serve hot

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