LOW COUNTRY GULLAH RICE

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Gullah is an English-based Creole dialect spoken along the coastal regions of the Carolinas. It has roots tracing back to Africa's Sierra Leone region.

Provided by Punky Julster

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon butter
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped pistachios
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add celery, carrot, and pistachios; sauté 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Add water and salt; bring to a boil.
  • Add rice and thyme; return to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Let stand, covered, 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 323, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.1

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