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Spicy Peanut And Scallion Pilaf

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Grains April 1991 1 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 sm Garlic clove; minced
1/8 ts Dried hot red pepper flakes; or to taste
2 ts Olive oil
1/2 c Converted rice
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 c Salted roasted peanuts; chopped
1/4 c Thinly sliced scallion
1 ts Fresh lime juice

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small heavy saucepan cook the garlic and the red pepper flakes in the
oil over moderately low heat for 1 minute, add the rice, and cook the
mixture over moderate heat, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup water and
the salt, bring the liquid to a boil, and cook the rice, covered, over low
heat for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice
with a fork, let it stand, covered, off the heat for 5 minutes, and stir in
the peanuts, the scallion, and the lime juice.
Serves 2.
Gourmet April 1991
Converted by MC_Buster.
Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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