Golden Pineapple Rice

A nice side dish from Moosewood New Classics. This is just a bit bland on its own, but really lovely as a side for spicy meat dishes. It is indeed a lovely golden color.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 7

Ingredients

• 1  cup brown rice
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  grated fresh ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1  cup pineapple chunk
• 1⁄4 cup  minced cilantro (or scallions)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped cashews

Directions

1. in a medium saucepan with a tight fitting lid, combine the rice, oil, garlic, ginger, turmeric and salt.
2. saute for a minute or two, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
3. add the water and bring to a boil.
4. when the water boils, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes, till the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
5. stir in the pineapple, cilantro or scallions and the cashews.