Almond and Pistachio Rice

Ingredients:

2 x onions, coarsely chopped
30 ml (2 tablespoons) olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stick cinnamon
1 x star anise pod
2 1/2 ml (1/2 teaspoon) ground coriander
375 ml (1 1/2 cups) converted rice
750 ml (3 cups) chicken broth
500 ml (2 cups) cooked chicken, shredded into large pieces
60 ml (1/4 cup) toasted pistachios
60 ml (1/4 cup) toasted almonds
Cilantro

Directions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the onions in the oil. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the garlic, spices and rice. Continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring to coat the rice with the oil.

Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 25 minutes. Add the chicken, pistachios and almonds. Continue cooking until the chicken is heated through. Adjust the seasoning.

Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.

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Lebanese rice and noodles

Ingredients (serves 4)

1/2 cup white long-grain rice
1/2 x 250g packet dried rice vermicelli noodles, coarsely broken
1 small red onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, finely chopped
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

Cook rice in a large saucepan of boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat. Add noodles. Stand for 2 minutes or until noodles are softened. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain. Cool.

Place onion, tomato, pine nuts, parsley and rice mixture in a large bowl. Whisk lemon juice, garlic and oil together in a jug. Add to bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Serve.

Notes & tips

* Serve with grilled lamb chops or roast chicken.
* Assemble salad up to 2 hours before serving.

Source
Super Food Ideas - November 2008, Page 25
Recipe by Kim Coverdale

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