Fragrant Apricot Rice Recipe #116485
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.
by ~Rita~
50 min | 15 min prep
SERVES 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)
- 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 broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- pepper
- 1-2 tablespoon crushed cashews
- 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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