| Rice Amandine with Raisins ~ "As with most rice dishes - this rice dish could accompany any meat, poultry, fish or shellfish dish that has a good, smooth sauce." 60 Minute Gourmet 1 tbsp butter 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped 1 cup rice 2 tbsp white or black raisins ¼ cup blanched almonds - you may substitute pine nuts, or shredded coconut 1½ cups chicken stock or canned broth salt & pepper 1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the onion. Cook stirring, until wilted. Add the rice, raisins and almonds and stir. 2. Add the broth and salt & pepper to taste. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 17-20 minutes or until rice is tender and all liquid is absorbed. Serves 4 Variations: Rice with raisins and pine nuts: Make as above, cooking ½ teaspoon finely minced garlic with the onion. Increase the raisins to ¼ cup and omit the almonds. When rice is cooked, add another 1 tbsp butter and ¼ cup pine nuts and fluff the rice. Rice with raisins and coconut: Omit the onions and almonds. Place the rice, raisins and broth in a saucepan and add ¼ cup dried, shredded coconut. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff in 2 tbsp butter before serving, if desired. |
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