Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This slightly sweet rice makes a delicious accompaniment to any Indian entree. Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice (or other long grain rice) |
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil |
1/2 cup onion, chopped |
1/2 cup celery, chopped |
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely minced |
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped |
1 teaspoon curry powder |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric |
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/16 teaspoon ground cloves |
2 cups water |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons peanuts, coarsely chopped, dry roasted, unslated |
Directions:
1. Wash the rice and soak if desired. If you are using a rice other than basmati, skip this step.
2. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
3. Add ginger root. Continue to cook 2 minutes more.
4. Add apricots and spices, along with about a tbsp of water. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adding small amounts of water if necessary, about a tbsp at a time to prevent sticking.
5. Add water starting with the rice soaking water if you are using soaked basmati rice, and adding enough tap water to equal the 2 cups. Add salt.
6. Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. When water boils again, stir, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.
7. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
8. Fluff rice with a fork, spoon into a serving bowl and top with peanuts.
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