Rice with Fennel and Golden Raisins |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Fennel and raisins are a classic combination, and they come together here with rice to make a gratifying side dish. Dried fennel seeds help boost the fresh vegetable's delicate anise flavor, while plump golden raisins thread the rice with sweetness. Ingredients:
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup) |
1 large fennel bulb (stalks discarded), chopped (2 cups) |
1/3 cup golden raisins |
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed |
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
1 cup medium- or long-grain white rice |
2 cups water |
Directions:
1. Cook onion and fennel with raisins, fennel seeds, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add water and bring to a vigorous boil. Tightly cover and cook over low heat, undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
2. Remove from heat. Remove lid and put a clean kitchen towel over pan, then replace lid. Let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
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