dried fruits
Dried Fruits (Tzimmes — Balkan Style) 1/2 pound medium prunes 1/2 pound dried apricots 1/2 pound dried peaches 1/2 pound dried pears 1/2 pound seeded raisins 1 cup long grain white...
Ingredients
- 1/2poundmedium prunes
- 1/2pounddried apricots
- 1/2pounddried peaches
- 1/2pounddried pears
- 1/2poundseeded raisins
- 1cuplong grain white or brown rice
- 1/2cuphoney
- 1/2teaspoonsalt
Directions
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Dried Fruits (Tzimmes — Balkan Style) 1/2 pound medium prunes 1/2 pound dried apricots 1/2 pound dried peaches 1/2 pound dried pears 1/2 pou
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Use a colander for best results under running hot water
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Combine with rice and add remaining ingredients in order listed
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Cook over moderate heat, preferably on an asbestos pad, covered for the first 5 minutes or until it reaches boiling point
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Reduce heat to a slow simmer for the next 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and the liquid in the pot almost entirely absorbed
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Shake the pot occasionally to prevent sticking, or add a little boiling water if necessary
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Serve hot or cold
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Variations Turn into a casserole after cooking