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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A satisfying one dish meal with rice, ham, peas and savory flavors. South Carolina has the best! A Southern US region recipe. Ingredients:
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter |
1/4 lb boiled ham, diced |
1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onions |
1/2 cup finely chopped celery |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
2 bay leaves |
2 cups long-grain white rice |
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion (green and white parts) |
1/2 cup seeded and chopped tomato |
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic |
1/2 cup frozen peas |
3 1/2 cups chicken stock (page 2) or 3 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth |
Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Melt the butter in a large ovenproof saucepan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the ham and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the onions, celery, salt, pepper, and bay leaves and cook, stirring often, until the vegetables soften, about 4 minutes.
5. Add the rice and stir to coat.
6. Add the green onions, tomatoes, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes.
7. Stir in the peas and chicken stock.
8. Bring to a boil over high heat.
9. Remove the pan from the heat and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
10. Bake until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven and let stand, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes.
12. Remove the bay leaves.
13. Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork.
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