Kazakh Rice

Ingredients

 * 1 1/2	cup	Rice
 * 1/3	cup	Slivered almonds
 * 2	x	Garlic cloves minced
 * 1	med	onion chopped
 * 1/2	cup	Chopped dates pitted
 * 1/3	cup	Chopped prunes pitted
 * 3	x	Dried apricots chopped
 * 1	tbl	Salt
 * 1	cup	Lamb finely ground cooked
 * 1	tsp	Vegetable oil

Directions

 * 1) Mix the lamb, almonds, fruits, onion, salt, and garlic in a large bowl.
 * 2) Cook the rice until almost done. Be sure to add the oil to the rice as it cooks. Do not drain! Add the lamb mixture and finish cooking the rice.
 * 3) Serve as a side dish or as main course. This is an easy dish that is a palate pleaser.