Basmati Red Onion Pilaf
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Basmati rice, a long-grain rice with a wonderfully toasty, nutty flavour, is available in health food stores, Indian markets and some supermarkets.
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 small red onion, cut in thin wedges
1/2 cup (125 mL) basmati or parboiled rice
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp (2 mL) chopped fresh thyme (or pinch dried)
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
Pinch pepper
1 cup (250 mL) chicken stock
1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted halved cashews
Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Preparation:
In heavy saucepan, heat butter over medium heat; cook onion for 3 minutes or until softened. Stir in rice, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Pour in stock; bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Discard bay leaf. Sprinkle with cashews; garnish with thyme sprigs (if using).
Tags:
Side Dish; Rice; Vegetables; Nuts; Boil/Simmer; For One or Two;
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