Post 73) from Xanga

[artemisdart]

73) Today I joined two "Blogrings" (Food, Roleplaying and started a third (for graduates of my college!). Although I think the word "blog" is ugly, it seems to be the accepted usage so I will have to put up with it.

My previous entry covers the roleplaying theme fairly well, and I may be the only graduate of my college actively on Xanga. (Surely not?!?)

But we haven't had any food entries for awhile. So, here's a little something. Woodnymph asked about this ages ago and I never typed it it. But better late than never. I make this all the time; My boyfriend loves it.

Green Rice

• One cup raw long-grain rice
• One cup fresh cilantro (half a bunch)
• One medium tomato
• One medium onion
• 2 to 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

In a blender, combine all ingredients except rice, process until mostly smooth. Add enough water to make 2 and 1/2 cups, if necessary. (If in doubt, add a bit more.)

Heat some more oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium to high heat. Fry the raw rice, stirring constantly to prevent burning. When the rice has mostly changed color to creamy white, add the green liquid. Bring to a boil.

Cover, lower the heat to "low" and let simmer 20 minutes, peeking as little as possible. If it gets too dry towards the end, add more liquid. Makes 5-6 servings.