***Monku in San Mateo’s Rice Pilaf

By CheeseDiva

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 6 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed with water squeezed out.
• 2 carrots, grated
• 2 c. rice, uncooked
• 4 c. chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 3 tbsp. parsley
• Parmigiano Reggiano, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat oil; add celery, onions, spinach and carrots. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring constantly.
2
Add rice. Cook 5 minutes stirring.
3
Add broth, salt and pepper.
4
Cover and cook over low heat for 20+ minutes more, or until rice is done.
5
Add butter and parsley.
6
Serve with Parmigiano.