Middle Eastern Rice Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Middle Eastern rice stuffing with almonds and raisins; can be used as a stuffing or baked. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup chopped onions |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 cup medium-grain rice |
1 1/2 cups chicken stock |
1/4 cup golden raisins |
1/4 cup diced pitted prunes |
1/4 cup silvered blanched almonds, toasted |
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. Heat over medium heat in a large skillet:
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. Add and stir until tender (about 5 minutes):
4. 1 cup chopped onions
5. Add and stir until well coated:
6. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
7. 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8. 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
9. 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
10. 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
11. 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
12. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
13. 1/4 teaspoon salt
14. 1 cup medium-grain rice
15. Add and bring to a simmer:
16. 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
17. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked (about 20 minutes).
18. Turn the mixture into a large bowl, let cool slightly, and add:
19. 1/4 cup golden raisins
20. 1/4 cup diced pitted prunes
21. 1/4 cup silvered blanched almonds, toasted
22. 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
23. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
24. 1 large egg, lightly beaten
25. Adjust the seasoning to taste and:
26. 1) use as a stuffing or
27. 2) turn into a large, shallow buttered baking dish, cover, and bake at 350 F until the flavors are blended and the stuffing is hot (about 20-30 minutes).
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