Rice Pilaf With Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins

Rice Pilaf With Pine Nuts and Golden Raisins

Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
• 4 tablespoons golden raisins, soaked in boiling water for 1 minute and drained

Directions

• 1 In heavy saucepan cook the onion with the turmeric and coriander in the melted butter until the onion is softened.
• 2 Add the rice and stir to coat. Add the broth, bring the liquid to a boil and simmer, covered, for 17 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
• 3 Stir in the pine nuts and raisins, add salt and pepper to taste.