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            Pilafi Me Saltsa Domata (Pilaf With Tomato Sauce)

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Pilafs                           Greek

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    Onions -- chopped
     3/4  c             Butter
  20      ml            Garlic -- chopped
   1 1/2  lb            Tomatoes -- peeled, strained
   1      tb            Celery -- chopped
   1      tb            Parsley -- chopped
   3      c             Raw rice
                        Salt & pepper -- to taste

Saute onions in half the butter until a light-golden color. Add
garlic, and cook until soft, but not brown. Add tomatoes, celery,
parsley, and salt & pepper. Simmer 30 minutes. Pass sauce through
strainer, or puree in blender, then return it to pot. Cook until
thick. Prepare rice as directed. Brown remaining butter and pour it
over rice, mixing it in. Pack rice into mold, then turn it out onto a
platter. Serve hot, with the sauce pored over the rice.


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