Olive Rice Recipes

Steps:

• Put rice, water, salt, jalapeño or chile (if using), garlic, and chopped olives into a pan with a tight fitting lid.
• Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, cover, and cook for standard directions for rice.
• Fluff with a fork when done, stirring in olive oil.
• Serve with or without soy sauce and sesame oil, for garnish.

Steps:

• Soak olives in warm water for 2 hours. Braise onion in oil in large pan over medium heat.
• Add rice and stir for a minute or two, until the rice is well covered with oil.
• Add the water.
• After 8-10 minutes, add the olives.
• Finish cooking rice and allow to cool to room temperature.
• Serve with freshly ground black pepper.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in 2 quart baking dish.
• Bake uncovered at 325°F for approximately 1 hour or until rice is soft.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a saucepan and add chopped onion and sliced garlic.
• Cook until tender and lightly browned.
• Add remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
• Remove from heat, and place a thick towel between the pan lid and pan.
• Allow to sit undisturbed for 5-10 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and serve.