*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                      Rice with Banana and Hot Sauce

Recipe By     : Low-Fat Mexican Cooking, Patrick Earvolino
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mexican & Southwestern           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/2  c             Long-grain white rice (heaping)
   3      c             Water
   6                    Bananas -- halved, lengthwise
   6      sl            Cucumber
   6      sl            Pickled beets
   2                    Limes -- cut in wedges
                        Tomato salsa

When served this appetizer in Mexico City, the author first thought
it was a joke. But, when he saw others eating it, he did, too. Pour
salsa over the entire plate, and enjoy the contrast of flavors.

Put the rice and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover,
reduce heat as low as possible, and cook for 25 minutes. Remove from
heat, uncover, and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover and leave
undisturbed for 5 minutes. uncover and let cook for 3 minutes, then
prepare 6 plates of rice. Place 2 banana halves on each bed of rice.
Garnish with a cucumber slice, a beet slice, and a lime wedge. Serve,
accompanied by salsa.


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