Chrov Plav

Ingredients

 * 1 	cup 	Rice uncooked
 * 1/4 	cup 	Chopped almonds
 * 2 	tbsp 	Currants
 * 2 	tbsp 	Raisins
 * 6 	each 	Prunes dried, pitted, coarsely chopped
 * 3 	tbsp 	Dates chopped
 * 4 	tbsp 	Butter
 * 1/4 	cup 	Apricots, dried, pitted & cut into strips ¼"x1"
 * 1 	tbsp 	Honey
 * 2 	cup 	Cold water

Directions

 * 1) Soak, dates, currants, & prunes in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes.
 * 2) Then remove them, pat dry, and mix with the other dried fruits.
 * 3) Mel the butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
 * 4) Add the fruit mixture and the almonds.
 * 5) Reduce the heat to low and stir for 4 minutes, stir in the honey, rice, and water.
 * 6) Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
 * 7) Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
 * 8) Serve hot