Domatesli Pilav (Rice with Tomatoes)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
• Salt to taste
• 4 medium tomatoes, cubed
• 6 Tbsp. butter
• 2 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
• Pepper to taste

Directions

Place rice in bowl, add 1 tablespoon salt and cover with hot water. Stir and allow to cool. Drain and set aside. Cook tomatoes in butter over medium heat in heavy saucepan, stirring constantly until it forms a paste, about 30 minutes. Add the broth, salt, and pepper and boil for 2 minutes. Add rice while the broth is still boiling. Stir it once only, cover and cook on high heat without stirring for 5 minutes. Turn heat on low and cook until rice absorbs all the broth, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove cover, place a napkin over the saucepan, and replace cover. Leave covered for 40 minutes in a warm place. Transfer the rice gently to a serving dish with a spoon. Serves 6 to 8