RICE PILAF MU WAY ENJOY DAN:

                               RICE PILAF MY WAY by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-tablespoon butter

1-tablespoon oil

1-onion, finely chopped

2-garlic cloves, minced

1-thumb-size fresh ginger peeled & grated

1-teaspoon ground cinnamon

1-cup balsamic rice

1-3/4-cup vegetable broth

1-tablespoon tomato paste

1/4-teaspoon kosher salt

1/4-cup EACH craisins, & sliced almonds

2-tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Add butter & oil in a pot over medium heat & when sizzling.

2.   Add onion, & next 3 ingredients, sauté for 4-5 minutes.

3.   Stir in rice & tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes.

4.   Stirring often.

5.   Stir in broth & salt; bring to a boil.

6.   Reduce heat to low, cover & simmer for 15 minutes.

7.   Place a kitchen towel or paper towel between the pot & lid.

8.   This will absorb the liquid from the steam.

9.   Let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

10  Stir in craisins, almonds & fresh parsley.

ENJOY DAN:                                              FEARLESS AND FREE I AM!!!