Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/8 ounce ginger (size of an American quarter)
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1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 cup white rice
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1/3 cup white wine
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1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
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2 cups hot water or 2 cups broth
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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pepper
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1 -2 tablespoon crushed cashews
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4 ounces diced onions (1 medium)
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2 ounces dried apricots, diced
Instructions
- 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