6 Reviews of Nutty Egyptian-Style Rice

From: NcMysteryShopper

On Jan 17, 2006

I followed Rita's lead on this recipe and she is right, this is just wonderful! I used left over rice and prepared it using your directions and some of Rita's. I did not add raisins, but did add some dried chopped apricots. This is a great and flavorful rice dish! thanks bluemoon!

From: ~Rita~

On Oct 17, 2005

OH MY! A must try! I don`t know if I was eating dessert or a side! Flavor, Flavor & more Flavor! Ok I made this the quick and easy way! First I used leftover rice yes already cooked and it was short grain rice. I sauteed the bay leaf, cinnamon, onions and garlic in the butter till transluclent, tossed in the pistachios and tumeric, then added the 11 ounce can of mandarin oranges and raisins cooked a minute or two then added the cold rice seperating the grains as you would in fried rice. Used a bit of hot water to get it to the right texture! All I have to say is Bluemoon ((((Thanks)))) for posting this. You made my belly very happy! ))

From: ALISSA ROCKS

On Sep 30, 2007

This recipe was phenomenal and a big hit at the Egyptian themed dinner party we had last night. The flavours exploded in your mouth and the wonderful orangey taste brought everything together...the toasted pistaccios were divine !! This recipe rocked and is a keeper in my books !!

From: echo echo

On Aug 8, 2008

This is a real find for somebody trying to pursue a low-sodium diet. I did use low-sodium chicken stock, and I also substituted slivered almonds for the pistachios, but otherwise made as directed. The juicy oranges, nuts and spices work so well together, and I did add a bit of cilatro from my porch "herb garden." I'll be making this lots in the months ahead as it suits my diet plans so well. Thanks, bluemoon! I hope to make your vegetable stock soon, so I can try incorporating that! .

From: BarbryT

On Mar 6, 2009

This is ASTONISHINGLY fruity! I recommend serving it as a side dish for very plainly cooked entrees. I used half white raisins and half black. Its a beautiful dish and lip-smackin' good.

From: WiGal

On Jan 25, 2009

Featured in my Thirty ONe Favorites of 2008. Originally reviewed on July 27, 2008. Perfectly delicious! DH was skeptical of the yellow color but liked it so well he ate seconds and said fix this again. A huge compliment from him! The combination of spices is wonderful. I did serve it with grilled Lake Superior whitefish. Thanks bluemoon downunder for sharing a great recipe. Made for Everyday is a Holiday tag game.