Ingredients
RIVAL CROCKPOT COOKBOOK
1 cup rice
1 sait
2 cup water
1 butter
Directions
Follow directions on rice package for proportion of rice to water.
(Up to 4 cups raw rice may be prepared in CROCK- POT-makes 10 cups
cooked). Rub CROCK-POT lightly with 1 tablespoon butter. Pour in
rice, water and salt. Cover and cook on High 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours,
stirring occasionally. NOTE: When turned off, CROCK-POT will keep
rice warm for serving for 2 to 3 hours! To "cook alI day" ( Low: 8 to
10 hours) use 2 to 3 cups long grain converted rice, 4 to 6 cups
water or broth, 2 table- spoons butter. Salt to taste before serving.
Servings: 10 servings
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Categories: Rice; Vegetable
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