Summer Corn and Rice Pilaf

Summer Corn and Rice Pilaf - 

This is from Martha Stewart around 1999,  and I made it for a number of years.  It was a hit at Littleton Ward potlucks.   The original called for basmati rice but I've started making it with brown rice.  

1 C brown rice 

4 ears corn on the cob, corn removed from cob 

3-4 shallots, thinly sliced 

pinch of sugar; salt and pepper to taste (lots of pepper) 

about 2 T butter, divided

Fresh mint leaves - a handful - chopped coarsely - very important to include the fresh mint 

1.  Make the rice  (melt a little butter in saucepan; add rice to stir; add 2 C water; bring to boil.  Reduce heat, cover, simmer 15-20 min.  Fluff with a fork, set aside) 

2.  Shave the kernels from the cobs; add to medium hot skillet with a little butter, along with shallots, pinch of sugar, salt and pepper.  Cook and stir until shallots are tender. 

3. Combine ingredients in a large bowl.  Add the fresh mint.  Check for seasoning.   YUM