Best Fragrant Apricot Rice Recipes

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FRAGRANT APRICOT RICE



Fragrant Apricot Rice image

This rice dish is made lively with dried apricots, fresh ginger root, onion, garlic, coriander and basil. Make a meal out of this or serve as a side.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces diced onions (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 ounce ginger (size of an American quarter)
1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup white rice
2 ounces dried apricots, diced
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 cups hot water or 2 cups broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 -2 tablespoon crushed cashews

Steps:

  • In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil
  • Saute onion, garlic and ginger till translucent add coriander seeds, basil, rice and apricots stir to coat with onion mixture adding wine and cook till wine is absorbed
  • Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes
  • Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper
  • Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil

THAI-STYLE FRAGRANT RICE



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This rice dish is quick and easy.

Provided by anonymous

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ cups jasmine rice
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups thick coconut milk
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 plump lemongrass stalk, tender white inner bulb only, minced
15 leaves fresh curry leaves, chopped
15 leaves Thai basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Rinse the rice under cold water. Combine the rice, water, coconut milk, ginger, soy sauce, lemongrass, and curry leaves in a saucepan and stir. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Fold the basil into the rice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.8 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 163.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS



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Here's to the humble chicken breast: No more dowdy sides for you. Rice takes on exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits, and nuts.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
2 wide strips lemon zest
2 cups cold water
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garam masala (an Indian spice blend)
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice, lightly rinsed and drained
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup toasted unsalted pistachios or cashews

Steps:

  • Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove lid and fluff with a fork. Mound the pilaf on a serving platter or in a shallow bowl, tear the mint over, and top with the nuts.
  • Game Plan: Toast the nuts while the rice cooks.

BASMATI RICE PILAF WITH APRICOTS



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This rice takes on an exotic flare when laced with spices, dried fruits and nuts, from the food network's kitchen cookbook "Making it Easy."

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lemon

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
2 slices lemon zest, wide strips
2 cups water, cold
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, lightly rinsed and drained
fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup mint leaf
1/4 cup pistachios, can use cashews, unsalted and toasted

Steps:

  • Put the apricots and lemon zest in the 2 cups of cold water. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the garam masala, and toast, stirring , until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onion and 1/4 of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the water along with the apricots, lemon zest, the remaining 1 teaspoons salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, wrap a clean dish towel around the saucepan lid, and cover the saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, toast the nuts and set aside.
  • Cook the rice for 10 minutes, set aside for 5 minutes undisturbed, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
  • Mound the pilaf on a serving dish and tear the mint over it and top with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 119.2, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 6.5, Protein 6

FRAGRANT RICE



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This recipe came from a book about the healing properties of food. The main healing ingredient is turmeric. I could not tell you why though. My recipe card smells of turmeric from when I make this recipe. I serve this with my Recipe #254228. My husband says this meal cures a sore throat. This is one of my all time favorite meals.

Provided by Vegwife

Categories     Rice

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for an hour
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons pine nuts
2 large onions, diced
1 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a 2 quart sauce pan.
  • Toast pine nuts until they are fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Add onions and cook until soft.
  • Add raisins, rice, turmeric and salt.
  • Add water until rice is covered. boil and cook until the water has mostly absorbed. Keep this up until the rice is cooked, about 25 minutes (almost like cooking a risotto).

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