Country Breakfast Cereal

Makes 6 Servings

1 cup (190g) uncooked brown rice

1/4 tablespoon butter or trans-fat free margarine

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup (75g) seedless raisins or dried cranberries

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 1/4 (510 ml) cups water*

milk or cream (optional)

honey or brown sugar (optional)

fresh fruit or toasted nuts (optional)

*For moister rice, add ¼ cup (30 ml) extra water

1. Combine rice, salt, butter, raisins and cinnamon with water 2- to 3-quart saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 40 to 50 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

3. Fluff with fork. Serve with milk or cream, honey or brown sugar, and fresh fruit or nuts, if desired.

Variation: Make Country Breakfast Cereal using leftover cooked brown rice. For 3 cups (585g) cooked rice, add butter or margarine, salt, raisins or cranberries and cinnamon above, and heat in a saucepan or in your microwave oven until heated through. Add optional ingredients, if desired.

Recipe and photo courtesy of USA Rice Federation

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