Rice with Olives

Ingredients

 * 1 Onion, finely chopped
 * 120ml/4fl.oz. vegetable oil
 * 225g/8oz rice
 * 300ml/10fl.oz. water (approx)
 * 12 pitted olives, halved
 * Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Place the olives in a bowl, cover with boiling water and set aside.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add the Onion and cook over a medium heat, stirring for 5 minutes.
 * 3) Add the rice, mix well to coat the rice with oil.
 * 4) Add the water, bring to the boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
 * 5) Drain the olives then add to the rice, mix well and cook for a further 8–10 minutes or until the rice is tender, adding more water if necessary.
 * 6) Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
 * 7) To serve – season with freshly ground black pepper and serve at room temperature.