Pistachio Rice

Name: Pistachio Rice
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup basmati rice; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 2 tablespoons dried currants or golden raisins; 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pistachios; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons pistachio oil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup basmati rice
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons dried currants or golden raisins
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons pistachio oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions

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Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, currants, and next 4 ingredients (currants through pepper). Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.