Green Rice

Serves 4

8 oz (225g) fresh or frozen peas

2 teaspoons salt and freshly ground white pepper to taste

1 tablespoon garlic, coarsely chopped

3 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped

6 tablespoons spring onions, finely chopped

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1. Fill the first level of the microwave rice cooker with raw rice and then the second level with water. Cooked the rice as instructed for the first half of time.
2. While the rice is cooking:
3. If you are using fresh peas blanch, them in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, drain and set aside. If you are using frozen peas, let them thaw at room temperature.
4. Carefully remove the top of the rice cooker, then the interior cover, add the peas, garlic, coriander and spring onions and then add the salt and pepper. Give the mixture a few stirs. Recover the rice cooker and finish cooking the rice with the peas and green seasoning.
5. Remove from the microwave and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.