Bulgarian Rice With Olives |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Searved this as a side dish to Pork Kavarma Kebap. Some of the family put the pork over this rice. (Not actual photo!) Ingredients:
1 onion, finely chopped |
4 oz. extra virgin olive oil |
8 oz rice |
10 oz. water |
12 pitted olives, halved |
freshly ground black pepper |
*extra water for soaking olives - no certain amount |
Directions:
1. 1. Place the olives in a bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside.
2. 2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the onion and cook over a medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
3. 3. Add the rice, mix well to coat the rice with oil.
4. 4. Add the 10 0z. of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. 5. Drain the olives then add to the rice, mix well and cook for a further 8-10 minutes or until the rice is tender, adding more water if necessary.
6. 6. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
7. To serve – season with freshly ground black pepper and serve at room temperature. Often served chilled in Bulgarian meals.
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