Orange & currant pilaf

4 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 tablespoon Oil
¼ cup Onion(s), finely chopped
1 cup Basmati rice
1 tablespoon Currants
1 teaspoon Orange zest
Finely shredded
1 teaspoon Ginger, finely chopped
cup Water
½ teaspoon Salt

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large wide saucepan over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add the onion and saute over low heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 min. Add the rice, currants, orange zest, and ginger, and saute over medium heat, stirring, for 2 min.

2. Stir in the water and salt, and heat to boiling, stirring. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 min, or until the water is absorbed. Let stand, uncovered, off the heat, for 5 min before serving.

"Rice, the Amazing Grain" by Marie Simmons

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