FRAGRANT APRICOT RICE

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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

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