Enjoy the previous salad? You surely will not just satisfy with this lighit delicious side dish. So, are you ready to level up and learn something more advanced recipes with raisins? The most traditional dish with a very long long history that I like is Pilaf. In fact, the word “pilaf” is originated in Turkey while pilaf recipes were developed in Iran, Central Asia and Turkey. There are a lot of cooking variation in Pilaf as it includes many ingredients with the rice including carrots, raisins, peas, potatoes, lamb or beef.
Ok…so ready to get started now!
Pilaf Recipe
- 1 cup long-grained rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 yellow diced onion
- 1.5 peeled and diced carrot
- 1 tbsp crushed garlic
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup toasted, slivered almonds
Instructions:
- Saute the onion, carrots and garlic in the olive oil until they become softened.
- Add the rice and continue cooking for approximately 2 minutes
- Add the broth and cinnamon and bring the mixture to a boil
- Stir well and lower heat, allow the mixture to simmer for 15 – 20 minutes until the broth is absorbed
- Finally, don’t forget to stir in the raisins and almonds before serving.