2 cups water 2 packages pre-boiled brown rice
3/4 tsp salt, divided
2 Tbs dried currants or golden raisins
4 Tbs chopped pistachios or pine nuts
1 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs pistachio or sesame oil if you use pine nuts
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is done. Remove from heat; fluff with fork. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, currants, and next 4 ingredients (currants through pepper). Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings about 1/2 cup each