Recipe: Fragrant Apricot Rice

FRAGRANT APRICOT RICE

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces diced onions (1 medium)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 ounce ginger (size of an American quarter)
1/2 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup white rice
2 ounces dried apricots, diced
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon lemons, zest of
2 cups hot water or broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 to 2 tablespoon crushed cashews

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.

Servings: 4