Persian Rice II

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Persian Rice II

 

1 cup Uncle Ben's® Converted ® Rice

1 can (6 to 8 oz.) mandarin oranges, drained, reserve juice

1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice, drained, reserve juice

2 TB butter or margarine

2 TB currants or chopped raisins

1 TB chopped shallots

 

Drain orange segments and pineapple, reserving liquid. Add enough

water to reserved liquid to measure 2 cups.

 

Cook rice in fruit juice mixture and butter according to package directions.

Fold in currants and heat. Just before serving, fold in shallots.

 

Serve with pita bread and cheese slices, if desired.

 

Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

 

Yield: 8 servings.