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Cherry Persian Rice
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 6
I changed around a recipe and came up with this tasty recipe. We all love cherries in my family
Ingredients:
1 cn drained sweet pitted dark cherries
1 c drained cherry liquid
1 c chicken broth
dash nutmeg & cloves
1 c raw rice
1/2 c dark raisins
salt as needed
Directions:
1. Drain juice from cherries, adding enough water if needed to make 1 cup.
2. Place cherry juice and chicken broth in sauepan with rice and dash of nutmeg and cloves.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. When boiling reduce heat to simmer and cover and cook rice till tender and all liquid is absorbed.
5. Depending on the variety of long grain rice you use, you may have to add more water.
6. When rice is tender and cooked, stir in drained reserved cherries and raisins.
7. The raisins add a bit of sweetness. Its pretty and purple and tastes great!
8. You should have about 1 cup drained cherries from the can for the recipe
By RecipeOfHealth.com