Fragrant Apricot Rice

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 ounces diced onions (1 medium)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/8 ounce ginger (size of an American quarter)
• 1/2 tablespoon coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 ounces dried apricots, diced
• 1/3 cup white wine
• 1 teaspoon lemon, zest of
• 2 cups hot water or 2 cups broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper
• 1 -2 tablespoon crushed cashews

1. In a hot heavy bottom pan heat butter and oil
2. Saute onion, garlic and ginger till translucent add coriander seeds, basil, rice and apricots stir to coat with onion mixture adding wine and cook till wine is absorbed
3. Add zest and water simmering covered over low heat for 20-25 minutes
4. Fluff with fork and season with salt and pepper
5. Top with cashews and garnish with fresh basil

olive oil, butter, onions, garlic, ginger, coriander seed, basil, white rice, white wine, lemon, water, salt, pepper, cashews

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fragrant-apricot-rice-116485 (may not work)