Golden Pilaf With Apricots, Raisins And Almonds

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup blanched slivered almond
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 3 inches cinnamon sticks
• 1 packet goya sazon goya, con azafran
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 (12 ounce) package goya basmati rice
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricot
• 1/4 cup seedless raisins or 1/4 cup zante currants

1. Brown almonds in saucepan with olive oil over medium heat.
2. Remove almonds and set aside.
3. Add onion to the same saucepan and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in cinnamon, sazon, salt, cardamom and nutmeg.
5. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Add rice, cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
7. Stir in water, milk, apricots and raisins.
8. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
10. Fluff with a fork, garnish with reserved almonds and serve.

olive oil, blanched slivered almond, onion, cinnamon sticks, sazon goya, salt, ground cardamom, ground nutmeg, basmati rice, water, milk, apricot, raisins

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/golden-pilaf-with-apricots-raisins-and-almonds-86137 (may not work)