Herbed Rice with Dates and Pomegranates.
Ingredients
Ø 1 cup Basmati Rice
Ø ½ inch thick slice
peeled fresh ginger
Ø ½ cup finely chopped
fresh dill (Fenugreek Leafs)
Ø ⅓ Cup
Pomegranate Seeds ( ½ pcs of Pomegranate )
Ø ⅓ Cup
pistachios, lightly toasted and coarsely chopped
Ø 6 no’s of large soft
dates coarsely Chopped.
Ø 2 tablespoons oil (Preferred
Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
Ø 1 tablespoon fresh lemon
juice
Ø Salt to Taste
Method of
Preparation
Bring rice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, ginger, and 1 1/2
cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and
cook until all of water is absorbed, 16 to 17 minutes. Remove from heat. Let
stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and remove and discard
ginger.
Transfer rice to a large bowl; let cool 5 minutes.
Stir in dill ( Fenugreek Leafs), pomegranate seeds, pistachios, dates, oil, and lemon juice.
Season with salt and serve.
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