RICE WITH CURRANTS

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 cup long-grain rice
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth
2 tablespoons currants
1 strip lemon peel
1/2 bay leaf
Salt to taste if desired

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan with tight-fitting lid and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until onion is wilted. Add the rice and cook, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add all the remaining ingredients except the 1 tablespoon butter and bring to a boil.
  • Cover and place in the oven. Cook exactly 17 minutes. Uncover and stir. Discard the bay leaf. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in the remaining butter.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 240, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Joshua Tindall
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the sweet and savory flavor of the rice.


Jennifer Imoit
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The rice cooks in just 20 minutes and the currants add a nice pop of flavor.


Md Alalmnshak
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I'm not a big fan of currants, but I really liked this recipe. The currants added a nice sweetness to the rice without being overpowering.


ibunor kparobor
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and filling meal. The rice is a good source of carbohydrates and the currants are a good source of antioxidants.


Lesedi Meshe
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I've tried this recipe with both white and brown rice. I prefer it with brown rice because it has a nuttier flavor.


Sobug Molla
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This rice with currants is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it the night before and reheat it the next day.


Guilene Xavier
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I'm not a fan of raisins, but I really liked the currants in this recipe. They added a nice sweetness and tartness.


Gm NOYON
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This rice with currants recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Innocent Gujjar0008
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family loves the sweet and savory flavor of the rice.


Seidu Jelilu
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or a party. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Walker Kalenda
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I'm not a big fan of rice, but I really liked this recipe. The currants added a nice sweetness and the rice was cooked perfectly.


khalwat Lala
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The rice was delicious and the currants added a nice touch of elegance.


Fardina Ahmed
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I followed the recipe exactly and the rice turned out perfect. It was fluffy and flavorful.


Lucky Sanyane
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use frozen currants.


Augustine Amankwah
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I'm not a big fan of currants, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The currants added a nice sweetness to the rice.


Salman Deaf
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I made this rice with currants for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Whitey Vandermerwe
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This rice with currants recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.