Deliciously Simple White Rice Simmered in Rich Stock – Lauren Groveman

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or butter
• 2 cups enriched long-grain converted white rice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder or several dashes Tabasco and/or a bay leaf (preferably Turkish) and/or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried herbs (such as oregano or thyme)
• 4 cups Chicken Stock (alternatively, use beef, shrimp, fish or vegetable stock), preferably homemade
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon additional butter (optional)