Sweet Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup short-grain rice
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse rice in cold water until water runs clear
2. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil
3. Add rice and salt, reduce heat to low
4. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender
5. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes
6. In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat
7. Stir in sugar and vanilla extract until sugar dissolves
8. Fluff rice with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl
9. Pour butter mixture over rice and toss gently
10. Add raisins and nuts, mixing well
11. Serve warm as a sweet side dish