Arabic Rice with Raisins and Nuts (Spiced Rice)

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a similar flavor profile with healthy fats.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide similar crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Dried apricots can add a different yet pleasant sweetness.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions provide a fresh flavor at a lower price.

Wash the rice three times until the water runs clear and set aside.

Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add raisins and almond slivers to the saucepan and sauté for about 60 seconds until the raisins start to open and the almonds darken.

Add the washed rice to the saucepan along with salt, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder; mix well.

Add hot water to the saucepan until the water level is slightly above the rice.

Optionally, add a broth cube for flavor.

Bring the water to a boil on medium to high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the water level drops slightly below the rice.

Reduce heat to very low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes without stirring or opening the lid.

Turn off the stove and let the rice sit covered for another 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

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