Sunshine Rice

• 1 1/2 tbspvegetable oil, or cooking oil of choice
• 1 1/4 cupscelery, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cupsyellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 cupwater
• 1/2 cuporange juice
• 2 tbsplemon
• to taste hot sauce
• 1 cupwhite rice, dry
• 1/4 cupalmonds, slivered

quantities scale with servings

Method

1. 1

   Wash hands with soap and water.

2. 2

   Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Add water, orange and lemon juice, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and bring back to a boil. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

4. 4

   Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.