Croatian Rizi-Bizi (Rice And Green Peas)

1. 1

   Saute finely minced onion on butter and when transparent add green peas and parsley leaves (it will be even better if you use baby onions).

2. 2

   Add some water and cook until green peas are almost soft (skip this if you use canned green peas, just saute onion a bit). At the moment peas are soft; all liquid must evaporate, but be careful not to burn green peas.

3. 3

   Add some more butter and whole rice. Saute it until rice become greasy with butter, than add water, salt and pepper. Usual measure of the manufacturer for cooking rice is 1:3 (rice: water), so do it as they say.

4. 4

   Cook rice stirring occasionally until rice is done.

5. 5

   Put rice in casserole pot (greased with some butter) and put it in preheated oven (180u00b0C) for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.