Golden Sun Rice

Description
Makes 4-6 servings

Ingredients

 * 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
 * 1 onion, minced
 * 1 pinch saffron
 * 10 dried apricots, chopped
 * 1 cup long-grain white rice
 * 2 cups water
 * ¾ teaspoon salt
 * ½ cup chopped shelled pistachios, roasted

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in a heavy 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saffron; sauté until onion is golden.
 * 2) Add apricots and rice; continue to sauté until rice becomes opaque.
 * 3) Add water and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered 15 to 20 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
 * 4) Fluff with a fork.
 * 5) To serve, place rice in desired serving dish and garnish with pistachios.