MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Basmati Rice With Sweet Onions & Summer Herbs Categories: Rice, Vegetables, Herbs Yield: 6 Servings 1 1/2 c Basmati rice 2 tb Butter 2 c Sweet onions; chopped 2 1/2 c Water 1 1/2 ts Salt 3 tb Fresh Italian parsley; - fine chopped 2 tb Fresh dill; fine chopped 2 tb Fresh tarragon; fine chopped Stirring the fresh herbs into the hot rice preserves their flavor and releases their aroma. Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; set aside. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add rice, 2-1/2 cups water, and 1-1/2 ts salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir in herbs. Season with pepper & more salt, if desired. Transfer to bowl and serve. Recipe by Maria Helm Sinskey Recipe FROM: Bon Appétit, Jun 2008 Formatted by: Dave Drum, Jun 10, 2008 Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM