FRAGRANT APRICOT RICE

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This rice dish is made lively with dried apricots, fresh ginger root, onion, garlic, coriander and basil. Make a meal out of this or serve as a side.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces diced onions (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 ounce ginger (size of an American quarter)
1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup white rice
2 ounces dried apricots, diced
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 cups hot water or 2 cups broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 -2 tablespoon crushed cashews

Steps:

  • In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil
  • Saute onion, garlic and ginger till translucent add coriander seeds, basil, rice and apricots stir to coat with onion mixture adding wine and cook till wine is absorbed
  • Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes
  • Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper
  • Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil

Jude Rose
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This rice dish was very good. The apricots were a bit tart, but the almonds added a nice sweetness. I would make this again.


Eric mogendi
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make rice dish. The apricots and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


shameer khanz
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This rice dish was easy to make and very tasty. The apricots added a nice sweetness and the almonds added a nice crunch.


Heyden Alderson
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This was a great rice dish! The apricots and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. The rice was also very fluffy and flavorful.


Md Rabin Sarkar
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This rice dish was very good. The apricots were a nice touch and the almonds added a nice crunch. I would make this again.


Ontor Mahmud joy
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Loved this recipe! The apricot rice was flavorful and the almonds added a nice crunch. Will definitely make this again.


Brandon Mouton
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This apricot rice was amazing! The flavors were so well balanced and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Marcus Stallsworth
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This rice dish was delicious! The apricots were sweet and tart, and the almonds added a nice crunch. The rice was also very fluffy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Zainab Jaani
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This was a great recipe! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the apricots and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Rehan Sajid
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This rice dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The apricots added a nice sweetness and the almonds added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Itzred Vai
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I'm not usually a fan of apricot dishes, but this rice was really good! The apricots were not too sweet and the almonds added a nice crunch. I would definitely make this again.


Kathy Bassette
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This recipe was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the apricots and almonds. I will definitely be making this again.


Abeeha Batool
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This apricot rice was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The apricots were sweet and tart, the almonds were crunchy, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this


Waylin Benson
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This rice dish was very good! I used fresh apricots and they were perfect. The almonds added a nice crunch and the spices were just right. I will definitely make this again.


Malik Uzair
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I made this fragrant apricot rice for dinner last night and my family loved it! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the apricots and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. This dish is definitely a keeper!


Ch. Kashi
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This apricot rice was incredibly easy to make and tasted delicious! The apricots added a lovely sweetness and tartness to the dish, and the almonds gave it a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.