Mushroom Rice

Ingredients: 1) Rice(soaked for 20 mins) 2 cups 2) Olive Oil 1/2 tbsp 3) Garlic(crushed) 4-5 cloves 4) Cinnamon stick 1 5) Cloves  5 6) Mushrooms(sliced) 200 g 7) Mixed herbs 1 tsp 8) Salt to taste 9) Vegetable stock(heated) 4 cups

Method: 1. Heat the oil in a pan and soft the garlic, cinnamon and cloves to bring out their flavours.  2. Add the mushrooms and soft them on high heat for a few minutes, then add the rice, herbs and salt.  3. Add the hot vegetable stock, bring to a boil, then cover and cook the rice on low heat for 20 minutes without opening the lid.  4. Carefully spoon the rice onto a platter, garnish with a tomato rose and extra herbs.