Turkish Carrot Pilaf
Sometimes rice can get a little boring but this rice dish is anything but boring. It has colour and texture and tastes great.
Ingredients
- 2 tbls butter
- 2 tbls olive oil
- 2 carrots, grated
- 1/2 teas pepper
- Pinch of salt
- 4-6 soaked, dried apricots, chopped
- 3 pieces of candied ginger, chopped
- 1 teas sugar
- 2 cups basmatti rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1-2 tbls green pistachios, chopped
Directions
- Melt butter, add olive oil. Add grated carrot, salt and pepper. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add apricots, ginger and sugar. Stir in the rice and cook 3 minutes until the rice is coated and is translucent.
- Pour in stock and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and place a tea towel under the pot cover to absorb any moisture. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle with pistachios and serve hot.
