Caribbean-Style Rice Pilaf

By Beefman-2

From "Caribbean Carnival", Good Food Magazine, February 1987.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups long-grain rice
• 4 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

THIS SET OF INSTRUCTIONS IS FOR THE AROMA RICE COOKER:

Add all ingredients to the inner pot and stir to combine. Place inner pot in the rice cooker and close the lid. Press the White Rice button and cook until rice cooker switches to "Keep-Warm" mode. Allow rice to stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning as desired. Pour into a serving bowl and serve immediately.