Rice Pilaf With Glazed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 2 cups raw rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb cherry tomato, washed and stems removed
• 1/4 lb butter or margarine, plus
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Butter a baking dish with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter and put the tomatoes in it.

2. 2

   Melt the remaining butter and pour it over the tomatoes.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with the sugar and bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 20 to 25 minutes.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, bring the broth or water to a boil over high heat.

5. 5

   Add the rice and stir.

6. 6

   Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes or until the rice is done.

7. 7

   Do not stir or even open the pot during these 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Pack rice into a ring mold and turn out of the mold onto a platter.

9. 9

   Fill the center with the baked tomatoes and pour the sauce from the tomatoes over the rice.