Savory Date Pilaf

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Savory Date Pilaf

 

2 tbsps. vegetable oil

3/4 cup raw long grain white rice

2/3 cup broken vermicelli pasta

1 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup sliced onion

2 cups broth

1/4 cup dry sherry

1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger

1/4 tsp. allspice or cinnamon

1 bay leaf

1 cup chopped dates

1/3 cup toasted slivered almonds

salt to taste

whole dates if desired

chopped parsley

 

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Stir in

rice, vermicelli, mushrooms and onions; saute until

lightly browned. Stir in broth, sherry, ginger,

allspice, and bay leaf. Cover; cook over low heat

until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15

minutes. Stir in chopped dates and almonds; season

with salt. Spoon into serving dish; garnish with whole

dates and parsley. Serves 6.

 

 

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