Marilyn's Persian Rice Recipe

• 1 Tbsp. Butter
• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 x Onion, minced
• 3 x Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 x Dry red chile, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds, crushed
• 2 x Cardamom pods, seeds removed and finely crushed
• 1/2 tsp Grnd ginger
• 1/2 tsp Saffron
• 4 1/2 c. Chicken stock, warmed
• 2 c. Long-grain rice
• 1 x Cinnamon stick
• 1 x Bay leaf
• 1/4 c. Dry currants
• 12 sm Whole dry apricots, cut in quarters
• 3/4 tsp ,salt (optional)
• 1/2 c. Unblanched almonds
• 3 Tbsp. Pine nuts
• 1/2 c. Unsalted pistachio nuts, shelled Black pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp. Fresh coriander leaves, torn

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