Flavorful Rice Pilaf

9 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. water
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander or 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, if available
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 1/2 c. uncooked rice
  • 1/2 c. dried apples, chopped fine
  • 1/4 c. raisins (golden are best to use)
  • 1/4 c. apple juice
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon (optional)
  • 4 chopped green onions

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the water into a saucepan with the coriander or cilantro and bring to a boil.
  2. 2
    At the same time, heat the oil in a flameproof casserole.
  3. 3
    Add the rice to the oil until grains are just coated, then add the water to the casserole.
  4. 4
    Cover and bake in a preheated 375° oven for 25 minutes.
  5. 5
    By then the water should be all absorbed into the rice.
  6. 6
    During the baking, put the apple slices and cinnamon into the apple juice to soak.
  7. 7
    When the rice is done, drain the apples and blend them and the raisins into the rice.
  8. 8
    Add the chopped green onions at the very end.

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