Rice And Apricot Pilaf
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons oil or butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups rice
- 3 ½ cups hot water
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 200g dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons seedless raisins
- 50g almonds, blanched and toasted
Method:
1. In a large saucepan heat oil or butter and fry the onion until pale golden in colour. Add the rice and stir 30 seconds to coat with oil.
2. Add the hot water, salt, pepper, parsley and lemon juice. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the apricots (whole), raisins and almonds and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with a side salad.
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I think this recipe make me hungry. I’ll be back soon.
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