Rice Pilaf With Almonds And Raisins
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegetables, Grains, Meats | Jash01 | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | T | Butter or vegetable oil |
| 1 | c | Finely-chopped onion |
| 1 | Jalapeno, seeded and chopped | |
| 1 | c | Aromatic rice |
| such as basmati or jasmine | ||
| 1 3/4 | c | Rich defatted chicken or |
| vegetable stock | ||
| 1/3 | c | Dry white wine |
| 1/4 | t | Saffron threads |
| 1/3 | c | Golden raisins |
| 1 | Piece Cinnamon stick -, 3 | |
| long | ||
| 1/4 | t | Ground cardamom |
| 3 | T | Blanched slivered almonds |
| lightly toasted | ||
| 1 | t | Finely-grated lemon zest |
| 1 | T | Minced chives, optional |
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat butter or vegetable oil in a deep sauce pan over medium heat. Add the onions and chile and saute until softened but not brown. Stir in rice and cook for 5 to 6 minutes longer or until rice is just beginning to color. Add the stock, wine, saffron, raisins, cinnamon and cardamom. Stir, bring to a boil then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Simmer until all liquid is absorbed about 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat and gently fluff with a fork and stir in almonds, zest and chives. Remove cinnamon stick if desired. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings. Recipe Source: THE JOHN ASH SHOW with John Ash From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # JA-9777 broadcast 02-16-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site - http://www.foodtv.com Formatted for MasterCook by MR MAD, aka Joe Comiskey - jpmd44a@prodigy.com 02-22-1997 Recipe by: John Ash Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 178
Calories From Fat: 46
Total Fat: 5.4g
Cholesterol: 2.5mg
Sodium: 26.2mg
Potassium: 240.3mg
Carbohydrates: 27.4g
Fiber: 2.6g
Sugar: 9.6g
Protein: 3.4g