Ingredients:
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon freshly chopped Italian parsley
1 1/2 cups short-grain rice
1/2 cup dark seedless raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot broth or 3 cups hot water
black pepper
Directions:
Heat oil in a large skillet.
Add garlic, parsley and rice.
Cook over high heat stirring with a wooden spoon until garlic begins to discolor.
Add raisins and salt.
Add broth or water 1/4 cup at a time and continue to cook uncovered over high heat until rice is done-about 15 minutes.
Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 35 min.