Arkansas Cumin Rice

Description

Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped green pepper
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings or vegetable oil
• 2 cups boiling beef broth or consommé
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon cumin seed

Procedures

1. Cook onion, pepper and rice in bacon drippings until rice is golden brown. Use low heat and stir to prevent over-browning.
2. Turn into shallow 2-quart casserole. Add drippings, broth, worcestershire sauce, salt and cumin; stir well.
3. Cover tightly with lid or foil and bake at 350 °F for 30 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4. Fluff lightly with fork.