Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts Recipe

Name: Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice (or other long grain rice); 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely minced; 1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/16 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons peanuts, coarsely chopped, dry roasted, unslated

Servings: persons

1 cup basmati rice (or other long grain rice)
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely minced
1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/16 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons peanuts, coarsely chopped, dry roasted, unslated

1
Wash the rice and soak if desired. If you are using a rice other than basmati, skip this step.
2
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, 1 minute.
3
Add ginger root. Continue to cook 2 minutes more.
4
Add apricots and spices, along with about a tbsp of water. Continue to cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly and adding small amounts of water if necessary, about a tbsp at a time to prevent sticking.
5
Add water starting with the rice soaking water if you are using soaked basmati rice, and adding enough tap water to equal the 2 cups. Add salt.
6
Bring to a boil, then stir in rice. When water boils again, stir, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan, and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed.
7
Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
8
Fluff rice with a fork, spoon into a serving bowl and top with peanuts.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice (or other long grain rice), 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger Apricot Rice With Peanuts

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