Fragrant Apricot Rice
This rice dish is made lively with dried apricots, fresh ginger root, onion, garlic, coriander and basil. Make a meal out of this or serve as a side.
Steps
In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil.
Saute onion , garlic and ginger till translucent add coriander seeds , basil , rice and apricots stir to coat with onion mixture adding wine and cook till wine is absorbed.
Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes.
Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper.
Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil.
Ingredients
olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, ginger, coriander seed, dried basil, white rice, dried apricots, white wine, lemon, zest of, hot water, salt, pepper, cashews