RICE PILAF (AFRICAN)

Rice Pilaf (African) image

Provided by Engrossed

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 3/4 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup raisins
1 fresh chili pepper, chopped (to taste)
4 teaspoons lime zest
1 -2 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods, seeds of
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups water
1/2 cup slivered almonds
4 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat the oil and saute the onions until soft.
Stir in the rice and cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes.
Add the raisins, chili, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, cardamon, salt and 4 cups of water and stir well.
Cover the pan and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid.
Meanwhile, lightly toast the slivered almonds in a dry frying pan.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and fluff up the rice with a fork.
Stir in the almonds, parsley and season to taste before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 1180.2, Carbohydrate 86.3, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 15.1, Protein 10.7