cinnamon rice

Cinnamon Rice
serves 3 to 4

1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
3/4 tsp ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

Cook onion, garlic, cumin, and cinnamon in the oil in a saucepan over medium heat until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until grains become slightly translucent, about 2 minutes.
Add borth, sugar, pepper, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand about 5 minutes before serving.
Modified from "Cinnamon-Spiced Rice", Gourmet Magazine.