Mexican Cinnamon Rice

Name: Mexican Cinnamon Rice
Ingredients: 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup brown basmati rice; 1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups broth; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

8 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
1 cup brown basmati rice
1/2 cup currants or 1/2 cup raisins
2 1/2 cups chicken stock or 2 1/2 cups broth
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 -2 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1

Rinse rice well under running water; drain.
2

Cook the onion and garlic in the margarine until tender; stir in drained rice and brown lightly.
3

Stir in remaining ingredients, reserving the cilantro.
4

Heat to boiling, stirring once or twice; reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender and stock has been absorbed; approximately 40 to 45 minutes.
5

Remove from heat; fluff rice lightly with fork; cover and allow to rest for about 5 to 10 minutes.
6

Stir in cilantro and serve.