Midia Pilaf

(Mussels with rice mixture)

by Elmas Merigian

10 lge. onions
1½ cup olive oil (or mix ½ olive oil and ½ vegetable oil)
1 can mussels in shell
1 can mussels (meat only)
2 cups rice
4 cups liquid combining water and broth
5 tbsp. lemon juice or to taste
1 cup chopped parsley

Heat oil and saute onions until soft. Add remainder of ingredients, mix well, bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer until fluffy, approximately 25 minutes.

To serve, arrange shells around mound of filling.

Makes 14 to 16 servings.