Fruited Basmati Rice With Garlic And Almonds |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This Middle Eastern rice dish has a lot going on at one time. It is slightly sweet, savory, nutty, and that little bit of added garlic makes it pop. I served this tonight with roasted chicken and preserved lemons and a creamy cucumber yougurt salad. Read more . It was just what the tastebuds needed! Ingredients:
2c. basmati rice |
4t. olive oil |
1 onion finely chopped |
2 lrg. cloves of garlic |
31/4c. chicken stock |
1/2c. slivered almonds |
1c. dried apricots chopped |
1/2c. raisins |
1t. salt |
pepper to taste |
1/2c. boiling water |
Directions:
1. Rinse rice, place rice in a bowl and cover with cold water, soak 30 min.
2. In a sauce pan add olive oil and onion and saute till golden brown
3. Add garlic and saute 1 min.
4. Add drained rice stirring often cooking for 5 min.
5. Pour stock into pan and bring to a boil
6. Add salt and pepper to taste
7. Simmer 20 min. or until all liquid is absorbed, let rice sit for 10 min.
8. In a bowl combine fruit and boiling water and soak for 5 min.
9. Strain fruit and add to rice along with the almonds
10. Enjoy!
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