INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 medium red onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 pound chicken livers, cleaned and finely chopped
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2 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch pieces
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2 stalks celery, including leafy greens, finely chopped
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1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano, or 2 tablespoons dried
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1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper