Sesame Rice

A good side to go along with an asian grilled dinner.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons sesame seeds
• 3  tablespoons butter or 3  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced celery
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped yellow onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  cup long-grain white rice
• 2  cups beef broth or 2  cups  beef stock
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°; add sesame seeds to a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat; stir until toasted (about 2 minutes); transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
2. In the same skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
3. Add in celery, onion, and garlic; stir/saute 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Add in rice and stir to coat.
5. Stir in stock and soy sauce; bring to a boil.
6. Transfer to a 2 1/2 quart casserole that has been coated with cooking spray.
7. Cover and bake 45 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
8. Stir in seseme seeds.