Pink Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. long-grain rice
2 c. water
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 c. chicken stock
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

Preparation

Soak rice in water in a heavy saucepan for 30 minutes.
Drain and discard water.
Saute rice in butter in the same pan.
Add stock, salt, paprika and pepper.
Stir to blend spices.
Cover; bring to a boil and cook 12 to 15 minutes or until rice is almost tender.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, until ready to serve.
Serves 4 to 6.