Joe's Crab Shack-Rice Pilaf

By Kshonyo

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 c. water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 1/3 c. rice
• 1 tsp butter
• 1/4 c. chopped celery
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 1/4 c. chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 tsp minced garlic

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Bring first 4 ingredients to a boil in saucepan.
Add rice, cover and cook until rice is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 min.
Sautee celery,onion,peppers,and garlic in butter until tender.
Stir sauteed vegetables into rice.
remove bay leaf before serving.