Recipe: Feathered Rice

Unlike ordinary cooked rice this puffs up, becomes light and fluffy,
and has a slightly toasted flavor. Brown rice may be cooked the same
way.

1 C white rice
1 t salt
2-½ C water, boiling

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread the rice out in a shallow baking
pan, place in the oven, and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden
brown. Put the rice into a casserole, add the salt and boiling water,
cover with a light-fitting lid, and bake for 20 minutes. If using
brown rice, allow 30 to 40 minutes. A pound or so of rice may be
browned at one time and then stored in an airtight container until
ready to bake.

Serves 4