Rachael Ray's Special Rice |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
3 cups water |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1/3 handful |
1/4 cup golden raisin, 2 handfuls |
2 tablespoons currants, 1 handful |
1 teaspoon lemons (from about 1/2 of the fruit) or 1 teaspoon orange zest (from about 1/2 of the fruit) |
1 1/2 cups enriched white rice |
2 blades fresh chives, chopped |
1 (3 ounce) bag sliced almonds, lightly toasted or 3 ounces smoked almonds |
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a covered saucepan. Add butter, cumin, raisins, currants, zest, and rice. Stir the rice and return to a rolling boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Remove from heat and add chives. Fluff rice with fork and transfer to a serving dish. Cover rice liberally with toasted sliced almonds or smoked almonds.
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