Rice Pilaf With Fruit & Nuts Recipe
Ingredients
| 5 cups Homemade Chicken Broth or canned regular-strength chicken broth | ||
| Butter/Margarine | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Sugar | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| 2 cups long-grain white rice | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Butter/Margarine | 3 Tablespoon | |
| Blanched almonds | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 1 cup raisins or currants | ||
| 1 cup pitted dates, cut into quarters | ||
| 1 cup dried apricots, cut into quarters | ||
Directions
In a 5- to 6-quart pan, bring broth, the 1/2 cup butter, and sugar to a boil over high heat.
Add rice; stir until mixture returns to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt.
Pour into a 2 1/2-quart casserole; cover and put into a 325° oven to fluff, at least 1 hour or up to 1 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat.
Add almonds; cook, stirring, until golden brown.
Lift from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in pan.
Add raisins and stir until puffy, then add dates and turn in butter; finally, add apricots and stir to heat.
If made ahead, set aside; stir over low heat to re-warm.
Pour fruits over pilaf; sprinkle with almonds.
Add rice; stir until mixture returns to a boil.
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Season to taste with salt.
Pour into a 2 1/2-quart casserole; cover and put into a 325° oven to fluff, at least 1 hour or up to 1 1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium heat.
Add almonds; cook, stirring, until golden brown.
Lift from pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in pan.
Add raisins and stir until puffy, then add dates and turn in butter; finally, add apricots and stir to heat.
If made ahead, set aside; stir over low heat to re-warm.
Pour fruits over pilaf; sprinkle with almonds.
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