ORANGE AND CURRANT PILAF

Yield: 4 servings

1 tbsp Oil
1/4 cup Onion(s), finely chopped
1 cup Basmati rice
1 tbsp Currants
1 tsp Orange zest
Finely shredded
1 tsp Ginger, finely chopped
1 3/4 cup Water
1/2 tsp Salt

1. Heat the oil in a large wide saucepan over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add the onion and saute over low heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 min. Add the rice, currants, orange zest, and ginger, and saute over medium heat, stirring, for 2 min.

2. Stir in the water and salt, and heat to boiling, stirring. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 15 min, or until the water is absorbed. Let stand, uncovered, off the heat, for 5 min before serving.