Receta Turkish Rice With Nuts And Herbs
Raciónes: 10
Ingredientes
- 1 c. long grain rice
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 med. onions, finely minced
- 2 tbsp. pine nuts
- 3 tbsp. minced fresh parsley
- 1 heaping tbsp. grnd allspice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 tbsp. currants, soaked in 1/2 c. water for 20 min, water then reserved
- 1 med. tomato, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 c. warm water
- 12 pistachio nuts, shelled
- 2 tbsp. minced fresh mint (can use dry)
Direcciones
- Rinse rice and set aside. Heat oil and saute/fry onions in large sauce pan till they begin to color. Add in pine nuts and saute/fry 3 min. Blend in parsley, allspice, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper and currants. Add in rice. Add in water in that currants were soaked, tomato, and warm water. Cover and simmer till rice is tender, about 15 min. Add in pistachios 5 min before rice is done. Remove from heat, remove cover, place clean dish towel and replace cover and set aside about 30 min. Transfer rice to serving platter, fluff and fold in mint. Serve at room temperature. Serves 6 ish.
- Is delicious with leg of lamb, and with fish.
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Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving | %DV |
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Serving Size 138g | |
Recipe makes 10 servings | |
Calories 327 | |
Calories from Fat 184 | 56% |
Total Fat 20.64g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 2.56g | 10% |
Trans Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 108mg | 5% |
Potassium 488mg | 14% |
Total Carbs 29.81g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 16% |
Sugars 6.08g | 4% |
Protein 9.3g | 15% |