FRAGRANT APRICOT RICE

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This rice dish is made lively with dried apricots, fresh ginger root, onion, garlic, coriander and basil. Make a meal out of this or serve as a side.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     White Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 seed
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 cup white rice
2 ounces dried apricots, diced
1/3 cup white wine
1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
2 cups hot water or 2 cups broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1 -2 tablespoon crushed cashews

Steps:

  • 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

_Midnight _Moon_
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This apricot rice is a great way to change up your regular rice routine. The apricots add a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Tortell
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I love this apricot rice! It's so versatile. I've served it as a side dish, a main course, and even as a breakfast cereal. The apricots add a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this agai


Lila Limbu
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This apricot rice is a great dish for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. The apricots add a lovely sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I highly recommend this recipe!


nickson tipape
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This apricot rice is a great way to use up leftover chicken and rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. The apricots add a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables add a lot of flavor. I will definitely b


Pema yonten Lama
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I'm always looking for new ways to make rice. This apricot rice is a great change of pace from my usual recipes. The apricots add a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali virk
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This apricot rice is a great dish for a potluck or party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it travels well. The apricots add a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I always get rave reviews when I bring this dish


Marleny Aguirre
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The apricots add a lovely sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I highly recommend this recipe!


Altaf Gameor
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This apricot rice is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. The apricots add a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables add a lot of flavor. I will defini


Nikku Charoya
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I had some leftover rice and I was looking for a way to use it up. I found this recipe and it was perfect! The apricots added a nice sweetness and the chicken and vegetables made it a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Wanot Marcellus
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The rice cooks up in no time and the chicken and vegetables add a lot of flavor. The apricots add a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Hamid Safia
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I've made this rice dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The apricots give it a unique flavor that everyone loves. I usually add a bit of extra spice by adding a pinch of cayenne pepper. It's a great way to switch up your regular rice


Rosemary Rayford
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Apricot rice is now one of my favorite rice dishes. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The apricots add a lovely sweetness and the chicken and vegetables make it a complete meal. I highly recommend this recipe!


Enan Zaman
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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This apricot rice was a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The apricots added a subtle tanginess that complemented the savory chicken and vegetables. The rice was cooked to perfection, and the overall dish was a hit with my family.