LAMB AND RICE PILAF WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND PINE NUTS
Categories Lamb Rice Tomato Dried Fruit Apricot Pine Nut Fall Simmer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 (main-dish) servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sprinkle lamb with salt and pepper. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add lamb, carrot and halved onion; sauté until lamb browns, about 10 minutes. Add 8 cups water, quartered tomato, and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium and boil gently, uncovered, until liquid is reduced to 4 cups, turning lamb often, about 45 minutes. Transfer lamb to cutting board; cool slightly. Strain lamb cooking liquid into bowl; spoon off any fat from surface. Discard lamb bone and vegetables. Cut lamb into 1-inch pieces.
- Combine chopped onion and remaining 1 teaspoon oil in same pot. Sauté over medium-high heat until onion is golden, about 4 minutes. Add rice, apricots, and garlic; stir 1 minute. Stir in reserved lamb cooking liquid, lamb pieces, and chopped tomato. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmr until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with cilantro and pine nuts and serve.
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danielle davies
davies.danielle59@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of apricots, so I substituted raisins instead. It turned out great!
Amarachukwu Onukogu
amarachukwu-onukogu62@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The lamb is fall-off-the-bone tender and the rice is cooked perfectly.
Umar King12
u-k@yahoo.comI love how this dish is both flavorful and healthy. It's a great option for a weeknight meal.
Loredana Manciu
m_l30@gmail.comThis is a great recipe for a potluck. It's easy to make and it travels well.
Elusive Therapy (Elusive)
et54@gmail.comI made this for my family and they loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.
hamed zafrane
hamedz71@yahoo.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.
Ana Rios Avila
avila8@gmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover lamb.
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y-my64@aol.comI'm not a big fan of lamb, but this dish changed my mind. It was so tender and flavorful.
Mahala Wood
woodmahala19@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Asen Todorov
t_a82@gmail.comI love the combination of lamb and apricots in this dish. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Mamoon Bhutto
bhutto-mamoon36@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Nolan Tembeni
tembeni.nolan@hotmail.comI made this dish for my friends and they all raved about it. I'll definitely be making it again.
Muhammad Rizwan
rizwan80@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.
Xolile Kandice
xolile-k@aol.comThis was my first time making lamb and rice pilaf and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.
Chitta Chachu
c-chachu@aol.comI love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've made it with lamb, chicken, and beef. It's always delicious.
Lameka Ndyonerayi
n_lameka@yahoo.comThis dish was easy to make and the instructions were clear. The lamb was tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Damilare Usman
damilare_u85@aol.comI made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Ralton Noble
ralton@yahoo.comThis lamb and rice pilaf was a hit with my family! The apricots and pine nuts added a nice sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.