Rīsi ar tomātu sviestu (Tomato-Butter Rice)

Adapted from Latviešu ēdieni
Serves 2 as a side

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup uncooked rice
• 1/4 cup tomato sauce
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• salt

Cook rice with salted water (a healthy pinch or so will do). In a medium skillet set over moderate heat, melt butter. Stir in tomato sauce and a pinch of salt. Add the cooked rice and cook, stirring constantly, until the grains have soaked up all of the sauce and begun to brown on the edges. Sprinkle over with fresh parsley and serve.