MID-EAST PILAF

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp brown sugar
2/3 cup cashew bits or halves
1/3 cup raisins
3 cups hot cooked rice
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cardamom
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/3 cup apple juice

Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion with brown sugar 3 to 5 minutes or until onion is golden brown.

Add cashews and raisins; saute 2 to 3 minutes until nuts begin to brown and raisins plump.

Add rice, apricots, salt, cinnamon, turmeric, pepper, cardamom and cloves. Stir in apple juice. Heat thoroughly and serve.

Servings: 6
Source: USA Rice Council