Rice with Fennel and Golden Raisins
Serves: 4 Total Time: 1
Ingredients:
•1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large fennel bulb (stalks discarded), chopped
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, lightly crushed
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 1/4 cups water
•1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1) Cook onion and fennel with raisins, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper in oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over medium heat, • stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
2) Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3) Add water and bring to a vigorous boil.
4) Stir once. Tightly cover and reduce heat to a simmer, leave undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 45 minutes.
5) Remove from heat.
6) Remove lid and put a clean kitchen towel over pan, then replace lid. Let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
From epicurious:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Rice-with-Fennel-and-Golden-Raisins-354197
