BHUTANESE RED RICE

Bhutanese Red Rice image

Provided by Penny Hall

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup red rice
2 tbsp butter
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped finely
1/2 cup petite diced carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped shitakee mushroom
1/2 tsp thyme
3 bay leaves
1 1/2 - 2 cups vegetable stock

Steps:

1. Wash the rice with cold water and let it sit in warm water for an hour before cooking. Heat butter in a pot, stir in onions, cook for 4 - 5 minutes. Add carrots, mushroom, and rice. Stir another 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock ( can also used chicken stock or water), thyme, and bay leaves. First bring to a boil, then put in an oven dish, cover, and cook in a preheated oven at 450F for 20-30 minutes, until rice soaks the water. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.