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Ingredients:
- 1 Medium onion, chopped
- 1 Large fennel bulb (stalks discarded), chopped
- 1/3 cup Golden raisins
- 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Tastic Parboiled Rice, uncooked
- 2 cups Water
Method:
- Fry onion, fennel, raisins, fennel seeds, salt and pepper in oil in a heavy-based saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add rice and cook while stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add water and bring to a vigorous boil. Tightly cover and cook over low heat, undisturbed, until water is absorbed, about 22 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Remove lid and put a clean kitchen towel over pan, then replace lid. Let stand 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Serve as a special rice dish to accompany a light main.
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Elize Buchanan wrote on 22 February 2010
THIS RECIPE IS STYLISH, QUICK AND EASY. THE FENNEL FLAVOURING IS COMPATIBLE WITH MANY MEAT DISHES AND THE INGREDIENTS ARE ALREADY IN THE STAND-BY SELECTION IN THE CUPBOARD. MANY THANKS I WILL USE THIS MORE THAN ONCE.