Jasmine Rice With Dried Fruit

* Exported from MasterCook *

JASMINE RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rice

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/4 c Butter
1 Onion -- chopped
2 Ribs Celery -- chopped
1 tb Curry Powder -- Madras pref.
2 1/2 c Jasmine Rice
6 1/2 c Chicken Stock -- boiling
1/2 c Dried Cranberries
1/2 c Dried Currants
2 Pieces of Dried pear -- chopped
1/2 Dried fig -- chopped
1/2 c Sunflower Seeds -- toasted
2 tb Chopped Basil
Salt and Black Pepper TT
Nutmeg -- grated for garnish

This dish should be prepared/set-up completely before
turning on the stove.
In a Wok, or large skillet, toast the rice until
barely tan.
Remove and set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat the butter until just
beginning to brown.
Stir in the Onion, Celery, and Curry Powder.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the Jasmine Rice, cook for 3 minutes longer.
Stir well.
Stir in the boiling stock and reduce the heat to low.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Turn off the heat.
Stir in the dried cranberries, currants, dried pear,
dried fig, sunflower seeds, basil, and salt and pepper
to taste.
Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and dust with freshly grated nutmeg.



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