Fruit and Nut Rice Recipes

Ingredients :

1 medium onion

2 tbsp oil

225 g long grain rice

100 g dried fruit (raisins, sultanas, apricots, pears)

50 g walnuts

pinch of ground nutmeg

pinch of ground cinnamon

600 ml stock

salt and pepper

1. Chop the onion finely.
2. Heat the oil and cook the onion until soft and golden.
3. Add the rice and dried fruit, chopping the larger pieces.
4. Stir in the walnuts and spices.
5. Pour in boiling stock, stir well and season with salt and pepper.
6. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, when the stock should have been absorbed.
7. Remove from the heat and cover the pan with a cloth and a lid.
8. Leave to stand for 15 minutes so that moisture is absorbed and the rice becomes fluffy.

Note :

This Middle Eastern version of risotto may be eaten on its own, but it is a good accompaniment for lamb, chicken or fish.

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