Orange & Currant Pilaf

      1 tb Oil
    1/4 c  Onion(s), finely chopped
      1 c  Basmati rice
      1 tb Currants
      1 ts Orange zest
           Finely shredded
      1 ts Ginger, finely chopped
  1 3/4 c  Water
    1/2 ts 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.


Yield: 4 Servings