Corn and Rice Medley

Ingredients

• tablespoon sbutter, divided
• cup Basmati rice
• cup swater
• cup sfresh corn kernels
• large shallots, slice d thinly
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste
• tablespoon schopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the rice, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 16 to 18 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in corn, shallots, sugar, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes, or until tender.
3. In a serving bowl combine cooked rice, corn mixture and mint.