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Rice Pilau

Throw half a pound of rice into a saucepan with plenty of cold water, add a small lump of salt and place it over the fire till it boils. After the rice has cooked for five minutes drain off the water, freshen it with cold water, drain that off also, cover the rice with a thick folded-cloth and leave it by the edge of the fire until swollen and soft. Put one-half pound of fresh butter into a basin and place it in the oven or near the fire until dissolved, then remove any scum that may have gathered on the top, and pour the butter over the rice. It is then ready for serving.