Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Currant and Almond Pilaf

Another favorite side dish from Everyday Food.  The original recipe calls for white rice, but wheat will work as well, just add to the cooking time to accommodate.
In a small saucepan, melt 1 TBSP. butter over medium heat.  Add 1 c. long-grain white rice.  Cook, stirring until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes.  Add 1 1/2 c. chicken broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.  Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.  Stir in 1/4 c. currants and 2 TBSP. toasted sliced almonds.  Season with coarse salt and ground pepper.

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