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.