Golden Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins and Almonds
Fragrant GOYA® Basmati Rice is a staple of Indian and Middle-Eastern cuisine. Here, it stars in this spiced Indian-inspired side dish. Accented with cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and Sazón GOYA® with Saffron, this rice is highly seasoned and delicious. The best part? It’s foolproof! Simply sauté onions with the spices, add the rice, water, a splash of milk and dried fruit; in 15 minutes you’ll have a unique side dish that will be a welcome change of pace!
Total Time
40m
Prep Time:15m
Yields:6 Servings
Ingredients
2 tbsp.
½ cup
slivered, blanched almonds
½
yellow onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 packet
1 tsp.
salt
½ tsp.
ground cardamom
½ tsp.
ground nutmeg
¼ tsp.
1 box
(12 oz.)
2½ cups
water
½ cup
whole milk
½ cup
dried apricots, finely chopped
¼ cup
raisins
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
In same saucepan, stir in onions; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Sazón, salt, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice; continue cooking until rice is completely coated and begins to toast, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in water, milk, apricot and raisins; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff with fork; garnish with reserved almonds and serve.
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Golden Pilaf with Apricots, Raisins and Almonds
Prep Time 15m
Total time 40m
Yields: 6 Servings
Fragrant GOYA® Basmati Rice is a staple of Indian and Middle-Eastern cuisine. Here, it stars in this spiced Indian-inspired side dish. Accented with cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and Sazón GOYA® with Saffron, this rice is highly seasoned and delicious. The best part? It’s foolproof! Simply sauté onions with the spices, add the rice, water, a splash of milk and dried fruit; in 15 minutes you’ll have a unique side dish that will be a welcome change of pace!
Ingredients
2 tbsp.
½ cup
slivered, blanched almonds
½
yellow onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
1 packet
1 tsp.
salt
½ tsp.
ground cardamom
½ tsp.
ground nutmeg
¼ tsp.
1 box (12 oz.)
2½ cups
water
½ cup
whole milk
½ cup
dried apricots, finely chopped
¼ cup
raisins
Directions
Step 1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add almonds; cook, stirring frequently, until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to small bowl; set aside.
Step 2
In same saucepan, stir in onions; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add Sazón, salt, cardamom, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice; continue cooking until rice is completely coated and begins to toast, about 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir in water, milk, apricot and raisins; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium low. Simmer, covered, until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Fluff with fork; garnish with reserved almonds and serve.