Fragrant Apricot Rice

Rita~'s Note:

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.

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 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)
• ½ 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
• ½ teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon crushed cashews

Directions:

1. In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil
2. 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
3. Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes
4. Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper
5. Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil

Reviews

[Yaffa]

Very good....I skipped the cashews, but otherwise did everything per recipe. My family really enjoyed it. Thanks very much.

[Mgnbos]

I think this was great, my husband was a little less enthusastic thus we split the difference and gave it a four. I used fresh basil and used all chicken stock (in place of both of wine and water) but otherwise made as written. Will make again.

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Man my whole house smells so wonderful. I made half of this recipe today for lunch and it was amazing! Left out the nuts though - cuz nuts don't eat nuts! thanks Rita!