In a heavy saucepan with a tightly fitting lid, bring the water to a boil. While the water heats, rinse the rice well. When the water boils, stir in the rice and all of the remaining ingredients. Return to a boil. Stir, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and the optional chile, stir to fluff the rice and serve. Service with Gingered Greens with Tofu. Per serving: Calories: 327 Fat: 9.5 g Carbohydrates: 56 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 204 mg Protein: 5.4 g Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day by Moosewood Collective ISBN: 0671679929 DISCLAIMER: This is a not-for-profit website and these recipes appear as a courtesy to my veg*n friends around the world. No copyright infringement is intended. At the request of the copyright holder(s), the recipe(s) will be promptly removed.