The tastes of tart green apples and sweet raisins complement the undertone of curry in this versatile stuffing. Use Wehani rice or any unseasoned rice blend.
Recipe Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Recipe Cook Time:
35 minutes
Recipe Ingredient Details:
1 1/2 cups Wehani or rice blend
3 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup diced celery
2 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 tablespoons medium curry powder
1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups diced Granny Smith apple
Recipe Instructions:
Rinse rice and let drain. Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice, cover and return to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Transfer the cooked rice to a strainer and rinse quickly with cold water to stop cooking. Drain the rice thoroughly, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
As the rice cooks, heat oil in a small skillet until hot but not smoking. Add onion and toss to coat with oil. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Reduce heat and continue to cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Raise heat to medium. Add garlic, celery, mushrooms and curry. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms have softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in apple juice and cook just to blend.
Add the mushroom mixture along with the raisins and apples to the rice and stir to combine. Reheat stuffing in a 350°F oven for 20 minutes before serving. Serve the rice as a side dish or as a stuffing for bell peppers, prebaked winter squash or eggplant.
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