Corn And Rice Medley

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 2 tablespoons butter, divided


• 1 cup basmati rice


• 2 cups water


• 2 cups fresh corn kernels


• 3 large shallots, sliced thinly


• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar


• salt to taste


• ground black pepper to taste


• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Ready Time: 30 mins



• melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.


• meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.


• in a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.