Creole Rice (Mardi Gras- Year Four: Volume 12; March, 2014)

Prep time: 5 min

Cook time: 25 min
Ready in: 30 min
Serves: 4- 8

Ingredients: 

2 c. rice- well rinsed

3 c. water

1/4 c. dark molasses

2 T. red wine vinegar
2 T. lemon juice
1 T. mustard
1/4 c. tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic- minced
1/2 jalapeño- stemmed, seeded, and minced
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp. ginger- peeled, minced
1/2 tsp. orange zest- grated
1/4 tsp. fresh thyme- minced
1/4 tsp. nutmeg- grated

Directions: 
- Mix all ingredients well in medium sauce pan
- Bring all to a boil
- Reduce heat and simmer until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 15- 20 min