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                     JASMINE RICE WITH DRIED FRUIT

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Rice

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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    1/4   c            Butter
  1                    Onion -- chopped
  2                    Ribs Celery -- chopped
  1       tb           Curry Powder -- Madras pref.
  2 1/2   c            Jasmine Rice
  6 1/2   c            Chicken Stock -- boiling
    1/2   c            Dried Cranberries
    1/2   c            Dried Currants
  2                    Pieces of Dried pear -- chopped
    1/2                Dried fig -- chopped
    1/2   c            Sunflower Seeds -- toasted
  2       tb           Chopped Basil
                       Salt and Black Pepper TT
                       Nutmeg -- grated for garnish

  This dish should be prepared/set-up completely before
 turning on the stove.
  In a Wok, or large skillet, toast the rice until
 barely tan.
  Remove and set aside.
  In a large saucepan, heat the butter until just
 beginning to brown.
  Stir in the Onion, Celery, and Curry Powder.
  Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  Stir in the Jasmine Rice, cook for 3 minutes longer.
 Stir well.
  Stir in the boiling stock and reduce the heat to low.
 Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  Turn off the heat.
  Stir in the dried cranberries, currants, dried pear,
 dried fig, sunflower seeds, basil, and salt and pepper
 to taste.
  Cover and let sit for 10 minutes.
  Fluff with a fork and dust with freshly grated nutmeg.



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