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
