Rice with dates
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Rice with dates, cherries, and almond flakes will delight those who enjoy sweet main courses. It's quick and easy to make. First, lightly sauté the rice with onions, then add dried fruits and pour in wine and broth. The grains will absorb a rich blend of flavors, becoming juicy and aromatic. This dish is perfect for a dinner with friends. It's light, low-calorie, and contains nuts and dried fruits. Serve the dish immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Peel the onion and slice into rings. Chop the dried dates finely with a knife.
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Step 2
2. Pour olive oil into a saucepan or pot (the one in which you'll cook the rice) to cover the bottom. Heat and sauté the chopped onions until soft.
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Step 3
3. Add rice to the fried onion.
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Step 4
4. Add the chopped dates and cherries to the pot.
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Step 5
5. Lightly sauté the rice over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to change color.
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Step 6
6. Add wine to the rice and cook until the wine is completely absorbed, stirring occasionally. Then add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook the rice with dates for 20–25 minutes.
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Step 7
7. After 25 minutes, remove the rice from the heat, add the almond flakes, and mix. The rice with dates is ready!