JAMAICAN ME CRAZY RICE (SALLYE)

JAMAICAN ME CRAZY RICE (SALLYE) image

Provided by sallye bates

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 c basmati rice
2 c chopped celery
1 small chopped onion
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
4 c water
1/2 c golden raisins (regular are ok, too)
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/2 c diced apple

Steps:

1. Saute the celery, onion and garlic in olive oil in heavy skillet on medium heat until tender. Add water, raisins, bouillon cubes, brown sugar, curry powder, salt, pepper and cinnamon to water and mix well. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rice and reduce heat
2. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat; let stand for 10 minutes Stir in the pecans and apples and fluff up
3. May be garnished with additional pecans and raisins.