Moroccan Pilaf

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Moroccan Pilaf

 

2 tsp. stick margarine

1 cup yellow onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

2-1/2 cups water

1 cup white rice

1/2 cup orzo

1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. grated fresh ginger

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

 

1, In a medium sauce pan, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion and

garlic; saute

until tender, about 5 minutes. Add water and bring mixture to a boil.

 

2. Stir in rice, orzo, almonds, raisins, salt, ginger, and cumin. Reduce heat

to low; simmer,

covered, until liquid is almost absorbed, about 30 minutes.

 

3. Place pilaf on a serving plate. Fluff pilaf lightly with a fork. Serve

immediately.

 

Yield: 4 servings.