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Fuyu Persimmon Rice Pilaf

4.5

(12)

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 40 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1/2 lb firm-ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled, seeded if necessary, and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh lemon juice to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook shallot in oil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then add rice, ginger, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Fluff rice with a fork and stir in persimmons, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

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