Fragrant Apricot Rice

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.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil
2. 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
3. Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes
4. Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper
5. Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil