Garnished Rice

This rice recipe is cooked with beef tallow and no chicken liver. It’s fragrant, nutty, and slightly sweet, making a simple roast into a memorable meal. Black currants add sweetness, warm spices give aroma, fresh dill brightens it, and almonds provide crunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon beef tallow
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 pint rice, washed
  • 2 pints water
  • ⅓ cup black currants
  • ⅓ cup sliced almonds
  • ⅓ cup coarsely chopped dill

Spice Mix

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon allspice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Steps

  1. Sauté the onions in beef tallow.
  2. Add the rice and gently stir for 45 seconds.
  3. Add the black currants.
  4. Add the water and spice mix. Bring to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat to a simmer. Set a timer for 20 minutes.
  6. Check doneness and turn off the heat.
  7. Fold in the almonds and dill, then let the pot rest.

Serving

Serve the garnished rice with roast turkey or chicken.