Guadalajara Cilantro Rice

Place rice in a 6-inch-deep (3- or 4-quart) pan. Cover with very hot tap water and stir vigorously to clean and soften rice. Drain rice in a colander. Repeat twice with fresh hot water to clean and soften rice adequately.

In mixing bowl, add 1 quart very hot tap water to chicken base. Mix well with a wire whisk. Add dissolved chicken base mixture to soaked rice and stir well. Place rice, uncovered, in a 350 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.

Melt butter in a microwave-safe container. Remove rice from oven and add butter to rice, mixing thoroughly. Cover rice and return to 350 degrees F oven for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine bell peppers in mixing bowl and cover with very hot tap water. Set aside to soften.

Remove rice from oven. Drain water, then rinse softened peppers thoroughly with hot water. Add peppers to rice and mix thoroughly. Add cilantro and hold at serving temperature.