CUBAN RICE

By gaster16

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz. can peas
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 8 oz. fresh white mushrooms
• 1/2 lb. smoked ham cut into 1/4” cubes
• 2 medium yellow onions diced
• 1 stick butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white table sugar
• 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon MSG
• 1/2 teaspoons red pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In 4 quart saucepan add the can of peas, liquid and all, into warm rice and cover pot so rice will absorb most of pea liquid. Cut mushrooms into 1/4” slices and dice ham and onion. Heat 12” frying pan over high heat. Add 1/2 stick butter. Once butter melts add mushrooms to pan. Do not stir or turn for 2 minutes. After 2 minutes turn mushrooms and add onion and remaining butter. After 2 more minutes stir once and add ham cubes and olive oil. Reduce heat to medium and cook while stirring constantly for 1 more minute to warm ham. Pour contents of frying pan into pot with rice and peas and then add all spices. Mix well and serve.