Spiced Rice Pilaf

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Spiced Rice Pilaf

 

1 c Brown basmati rice

1 T Vegetable oil

1 sm Onion; chopped

1 cl Garlic; minced

4 Whole cloves

1/8 tsp Salt

2 c vegetable broth

1 Cinnamon stick

1 tsp Vegetable oil

1 T Raisines

1 T Almonds; blanched slivered

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1 T Pine nuts

 

Soak rice 2 hours to shorten cooking time. Rinse and drain.

 

In a large non-stick saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon, heat 1 tablespoon

oil and saute onion and garlic until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Add

cloves and cook 1 minute.

 

Add rice and stir to coat. Add salt, broth and the cinnamon stick.

Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 to 25 minutes,

until liquid is absorbed.

Discard cinnamon stick. Heat 1 teaspoon oil; add raisins and almonds

and warm. Mix with rice and serve.

 

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