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                    Saffron-Sesame Rice With Pine Nuts

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side Dish                        Rice

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2       c            Water
   1       ea           Vegetable bouillon cube
     2/3   c            Brown basmati rice
   1       t            Saffron threads
     1/4   c            Hot water
     1/4   c            Pine nuts
   2       tb           Margarine
   1       ea           Shallot -- peeled & minced
   2       ea           Scallions -- minced
     1/2   ea           Lemon -- juice of
   1 1/2   tb           Tahini
     1/4   c            Parsley -- fresh, minced
   1       tb           Sesame seeds
                        Black pepper, to taste

  Combine water & bouillon cube in a small, heavy pot.
  Bring to a boil, stir in the rice, cover & simmer
  until all the water is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes.
  Combine the saffron & hot water & let steep till
  needed. In a small, dry skillet, toast the pine nuts
  over moderate heat until they are lightly browned,
  about 5 minutes.  Remove from heat. Once rice is done,
  heat margarine in skillet.  Add minced shallot & saute
  over low heat until golden.  Stir in rice, soaked
  saffron with its water, scallions, lemon juice &
  tahini.  Cook over very low heat, stirring, for 10
  minutes.  Add more water if necessary.  Stir in the
  pine nuts, parsley & sesame seeds.  Season with
  pepper.  Serve at once.
 


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