Oven-Steamed White Rice

 2 cups extra-long grain enriched white rice
 2 tbsp. butter
 1 tbsp. white vinegar
 2 tsp. salt
 dash pepper
 4 cups boiling water

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 1 1/2 - 2 quart ungreased casserole combine rice, vinegar, salt and pepper. Dot with butter. Pour boiling water over rice, and stir until butter is melted. Cover tightly with aluminum foil or lid, bake 50 minutes (do not peak), (do not stir). Fluff with a fork and serve with black beans, string beef and plaintains for the traditional Venezuelan pabellon. Several casseroles can be cooked simultaneously to make enough for a crowd. (Water proportion should be adjusted for other rice types).