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Armenian Fruit And Nut Pilaf Recipe
by Global Cookbook

Armenian Fruit And Nut Pilaf
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  Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp. butter or possibly margarine
  • 3 ounce dry angel hair pasta
  • 2 c. long-grain white rice
  • 1 quart fat-skimmed chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp grnd allspice
  • 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd white pepper
  • 3/4 c. coarsely-minced almonds
  • 3/4 c. coarsely-minced golden brown raisins
  • 3/4 c. frzn petite peas
  • 2 Tbsp. minced parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions

  1. In a 5- to 6-qt pan over medium heat, heat 4 Tbsp. butter. Break pasta into 1-inch lengths. Add in pasta and rice to butter and stir often till golden brown, about 8 min.
  2. Add in broth, allspice, and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer till rice is tender to bite, 15 to 20 min; stir occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, in an 8- to 10-inch frying pan over medium heat, heat remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Add in almonds and stir often till golden brown, about 5 min. Add in raisins and stir till they puff, about 2 min. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir peas, parsley, and lemon juice into rice. Cover and simmer till peas are warm, about 3 min. Pour into a serving bowl and sprinkle with nut and raisin mix.
  5. This recipe yields 8 servings.
  6. Comments: From her Armenian mother and grandmother, Christine Vartanian Datian learned how to prepare this festive nut- and fruit-topped pilaf. This family favorite is in demand, especially during the holidays.