Orange And Currant Pilaf

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Title: ORANGE AND CURRANT PILAF
Categories: Side dish, Indian, Rice, Fruits
Yield: 4 Servings

1.00 tb Oil
0.25 c Onion(s), finely chopped
1.00 c Basmati rice
1.00 tb Currants
1.00 ts Orange zest
Finely shredded
1.00 ts Ginger, finely chopped
1.75 c Water
0.50 ts Salt

1. Heat the oil in a large wide saucepan over medium heat. When the
foam subsides, add the onion and saute over low heat, stirring, until
golden, about 5 min. Add the rice, currants, orange zest, and ginger,
and saute over medium heat, stirring, for 2 min.

2. Stir in the water and salt, and heat to boiling, stirring. Cover
and cook over medium-low heat for 15 min, or until the water is
absorbed. Let stand, uncovered, off the heat, for 5 min before
serving.

"Rice, the Amazing Grain" by Marie Simmons

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