Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 c. long grain white rice
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/4 c. diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 c. diced yellow bell pepper
  • 3 c. chicken stock
  • 1/2 c. golden raisins
  • 1/2 c. chopped roasted Macadamia nuts
  • 1 sage leaf
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • 1 c. diced pineapple

Method

  • Melt butter in flameproof casserole over medium heat; add rice. Stir until butter coats rice.
  • Add garlic and stir a few seconds but not long enough for rice to change color.
  • Add red and yellow peppers and cook a few seconds but not long enough for peppers to change color.
  • Add stock; bring mixture gently to a boil.
  • Add raisins, Macadamias, sage and salt.
  • Cover; bake 18 minutes at 375°.
  • Remove dish from oven.
  • Let cool about 10 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and pineapple.
  • Serve at once.
  • Makes 4 servings.