SULTAN PILAF

MATERIALS

• 2 cups of Hasata Baldo Rice
• 1/2 cup peeled almonds
• 7-8 dried apricots
• 2 tablespoons of pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons of raisins
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
• 2 teaspoons of salt
• 3 cups water or chicken broth

PREPARATIONS

• 1.Place the Hasata Baldo Rice in a deep bowl.
• 2.Add cold water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let it sit for half an hour, then rinse and drain the water.
• 3.In a pot, heat butter and olive oil. Add almonds and pine nuts, and sauté over medium heat until they change color.
• 4.Add the rice and the remaining salt, then sauté for 5-6 minutes over low heat.
• 5.Add the remaining salt, water, ginger, cinnamon, raisins, and finely chopped dried apricots, then bring to a boil.
• 6.Once boiling, cover the pot and simmer until the rice absorbs the water and becomes tender.
• 7.Turn off the heat and let it steam for 20 minutes.
• Serve hot.

Tricks

• Adding salt while sautéing the rice helps it retain firmness.