Rice Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins and Pine Nuts
1/4 c Olive oil 1 1/2 c Rice, brown;long grain 1 pn Saffron strands; opt 1/2 c Apricots, dried;snipped into -slivers 1/2 ea Cinnamon stick 8 ea Cloves 4 ea Cardamom pods; lightly
Ingredients
- 1/4cup olive oil
- 11/2 c rice, brown;long grain
- 1pn saffron strands; opt
- 1/2cup apricots, dried;snipped into
- 8ea cloves
- 4ea cardamom pods; lightly
- 2ea onions; peeled & sliced
- 1/3cup raisins
Directions
- 1
1/4 c Olive oil 1 1/2 c Rice, brown;long grain 1 pn Saffron strands
- 2
opt 1/2 c Apricots, dried;snipped into -slivers 1/2 ea Cinnamon stick 8 ea Cloves 4 ea Cardamom pods
- 3
lightly -crushed -Salt & pepper 3 c -Water 2 ea Onions
- 4
peeled & sliced 1/3 c Raisins 1/2 c Pine nuts;or slivered -almonds ---------------------------------TO GARNISH
- 5
Add the rice and saute for 5 minutes, stirring gently
- 6
Add the saffron, if using, the apricots, spices, 1 teaspoon salt and the water
- 7
Bring to a boil, then cover tightly and leave to cook over very gentle heat for 45 minutes
- 8
Then turn off the heat and leave covered