Rice with Olives

Ingredients

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

Directions

 * 1) Place the 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 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.