SEASONED RICE PILAF

2 tablespoons margarine
1 small onion, chopped
2 cups long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1 3⁄4 cups water
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water

Place margarine in cooker. Turn heat selector to medium to melt margarine. Add onions; saute until tender.

Combine onion with rice, broth, 1 3⁄4 cup water, salt, oregano, and pepper in a metal bowl which will fit loosely in cooker. Cover bowl firmly with aluminum foil.

Pour 2 cups water into cooker. Place bowl on rack in cooker. Close cover securely. Place pressure regulator on vent pipe and cook 5 minutes with pressure regulator rocking slowly. Let pressure drop of its own accord. Open cooker, remove foil, and set rice aside to steam.

VARIATION:

GRECIAN RICE PILAF
After pressure has dropped of its own accord, combine rice, 3⁄4 cup peas, 1⁄2 cup sliced ripe olives, and 1 red pepper, coarsely chopped. Allow rice to steam uncovered 5 minutes.

CAUTION:
FOR GRAINS, DO NOT FILL PRESSURE COOKER MORE THAN 1/2 FULL! Operating the cooker without cooking liquid or allowing the cooker to boil dry will damage the cooker.

Makes 8 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Presto 4 or 6 quart Pressure Cooker Manual, 2006

Category:  Side Dishes, Rice, Grains
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