Howards Persian Sweet Rice

Howards Persian Sweet Rice Ingredients

1 Zest (peel) of 1 orange	2 2 or 3 T Almonds (any form
Juice of 1 orange	1/2 c Sugar
1 c Rice	Blanched almonds, whole,
Water to add to orange	1/2 ts Salt
1 Raw carrot	Slivered, halved, etc.)
Juice to make 1.5 c	3 tb Butter or oil
1 1 or 2 T Raisins

Instructions for Howards Persian Sweet Rice

1. Remove zest (thinnest part of skin--orange only, as little white as possible) from orange using swivel-bladed peeler. Trim ragged edges off zest, Slice into long, thin strips. Set aside. 2. Squeeze orange to extract juice; strain; add enough water to make 1.5 cups. Set aside. 3. Soak raisins in water to cover, or 1 tbsp. sherry 4. Shred carrot (food processor, hand grater, etc.) Set aside. 5. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter or oil in the pot to be used to cook rice. Put a light under pot. When oil starts bubbling, add almonds, stir-fry briefly till they brown slightly, remove, set aside. 6. Add remaining batter and carrots. Stir-fry carrots for 2-3 minutes; carrots will absorb all the oil in the pot. 7. Add to pot: water/orange juice mixture, sugar, salt, orange peel. Turn up heat, bring to boil. 8. When mixture boils, add rice; drain carrots, add them.

Main Ingredient: RiceCuisine: Uncategorized

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