Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: Mediterranean & Mid-Eastern
Special Features: Vegetarian
Meal Type: Lunch
Ingredients
3/4 tsp Salt
3 cups Dry basmati rice
3/4 cup Butter
3 Onions, finely chopped
3 clove Garlic, crushed
3 tsp Turmeric
6 cups Stock: (1 1/2 Tbsp Herbamare in
6 cups Hot water)
3/4 cup Chopped parsley
1 1/2 cups Slivered almonds, toasted
Preparation
1. Combine salt with 6 cups of water. Bring to boil, then pour over rice. Let stand for 30 minutes, then rinse rice with cold water and drain well.
2. Meanwhile, melt butter and saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in turmeric and rice. Cook, stirring over medium heat until butter is absorbed - 5 minutes.
3. Place in greased casserole dish and stir in stock.
4. Bake, covered at 325oF for 45 minutes. Stir in parsley, sprinkle with almonds and bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
Cook's Notes
Serves 12 people.
Nutrition Information