Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Mustard Seeds

• 2 shallots, sliced thin
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard seeds
• 1 cup jasmine or long-grain white rice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallion greens

1. In a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan cook shallots in oil over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened.
2. Add mustard seeds and cook, stirring occasionally, 1 minute.
3. Stir in rice, salt, and water and bring to a boil.
4. Stir rice once and cook, covered, over very low heat 15 minutes.
5. Remove pan from heat and let pilaf stand, covered, 5 minutes.
6. Fluff pilaf with a fork and stir in scallions.

shallots, olive oil, mustard seeds, jasmine, salt, water, scallion greens

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/jasmine-rice-pilaf-with-mustard-seeds-recipe.html (may not work)