Browned Rice

Ingredients:
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Makes 6-8 servings
* 1 cup rice
* 1/4 cup shortening
* 1/4 cup chopped onion, meat, celery, or other vegetables
* 1 tsp salt
* 3 1/2 cups water

Instructions:
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Heat shortening in a skillet. add rice. Cook, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or
until lightly browned. Add vegetables and continue cooking 2-3 minutes. Add salt and
water. Simmer over low heat 20 to 25 min. or until rice is tender and excess liquid
has evaporated.