Rice With Green PeasServings 8

Ingredients

• 2 c frozen peas thawed and drained
• 3 c rice
• 3 13 c water
• 2 to 3 tsp salt
• 1 12 Tbsp sake or white wine

Directions

1. Knead and rinse the rice
2. Place the rice and water in a heavy medium size saucepan and leave it for half an hour
3. Add salt and sake
4. Place the saucepan with a tight fitting lid on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes
5. Keep it covered until done
6. Heat over high heat for 9 to 10 minutes
7. Then for 5 to 6 minutes over medium heat Continue cooking over low heat for another 5 to 6 minutes Finally increase heat to high and cook only for 20 seconds
8. Stop the fire and mix the prepared peas very quickly
9. Cover rice with a paper towel replacing the lid immediately
10. Let stand for 10 minutes
11. Do not lift lid while rice is cooking