Cracked Black Pepper Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long grain white rice
8 c. water
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon or lime juice
3 Tbsp. butter
1 small bay leaf
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1 to 1 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
5 to 6 lemon or lime wedges

Preparation

Wash and drain rice.
Bring water, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon butter and bay leaf to a full boil in a large pan over high heat. Stirring constantly, pour in rice in a slow stream.
Cook, uncovered, in briskly boiling water 12 to 15 minutes or until rice is just tender and fluffy.
Turn rice into a strainer and drain. Let cool 1 to 2 minutes.
Pick out bay leaf and spoon rice onto a serving platter.
Stir in remaining butter, salt and black pepper. Toss gently to mix.
Chill or let cool to room temperature. Garnish with citrus wedges.
Makes 5 to 6 servings.