Rice and Apricot Pilaf
Rice and Apricot Pilaf
Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Serves: 4
Ingredients
3 tablespoons oil or butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups rice
3 1/2 cups hot water
salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
200g Angas Park Diced Apricots
2 tablespoons SUNBEAM Raisins
50g almonds, blanched and toasted
Method
- In a large saucepan heat oil or butter and fry the onion until pale golden in colour. Add the rice and stir for 30 seconds to coat with oil.
- Add the hot water, salt, pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the apricots, raisins and almonds and simmer for 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and allow to stand, covered, for 5 minutes before serving the plump rice.
- Serve hot with a side salad.