Thursday, February 7, 2008

Rice Pilaf with Chestnuts and Blackcurrants (Kestaneli Pilav)

Rice Pilaf with Chestnuts and Blackcurrants (Kestaneli Pilav)

Makes 4 servings

1 cup baked and peeled chestnuts * 1 cup rice * 4 tbsp olive oil * 1 tbsp dried blackcurrants * 1 1/2 cup water * salt * black pepper

Wash the rice and bring it to fire with the olive oil. Sauté it for about two minutes on medium heat. Add the chestnuts, the dried blackcurrants and the seasonings and mix. Add the water and cover the cooking pot. Cook on low heat until all the water evaporates.

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