*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Saffron Rice Royale

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4       sl           Bacon
   1       lg           Onion -- chopped
   1                    Red bell pepper -- chopped
   1 1/2   c            Extra long grain rice --
                        - uncooked
  10       oz           Frozen green peas
     1/4   c            Sherry
     1/4   c            Parmesan cheese -- grated
     1/4   ts           White pepper -- ground
   2 3/4   c            Chicken broth
   1       pn           Saffron -OR-
     1/2   ts           Ground turmeric

  Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp and brown.
  Remove bacon to absorbent paper, set aside. Add onion and pepper to
  skillet and cook until tender. Add rice, peas, broth, sherry, and
  saffron or turmeric. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat, cover,
  simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  Add crumbled bacon, cheese, and pepper. Toss.


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