Pine nut pilaf

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1largeOnion, thinly sliced
1eachGarlic clove, chopped
8ouncesBrown rice
2teaspoonsCumin
1teaspoonTurmeric
20ouncesStock
2ouncesCurrants
2ouncesPine nuts

Directions

Heat oil in a pot over low heat. Put in the onion & garlic & cook till softened. Stir in the rice, cumin & turmeric. Stir fry for 1 minute. Pour in the stock & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer for 30 minutes. Add the currants, cover again & cook for 10 minutes further. Remove the pan from the heat & stir in the pine nuts.

Cover & let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Gail Duff, "A Book of Herbs & Spices"