recipe: Fragrant Lamb Pilaf

This one is a definite winner! At least for me...really easy, and quite comforting. You can use Lean Beef mince instead if you don't like lamb. For 4 serves (or more):

500g lamb mince, 1 brown onion, 2 tbs olive oil, 1 tbs ground cumin, 1 tbs moroccan spice, 6 dried apricots, 2 oranges, 2 chicken stock cubes, 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, chopped mint, salt & pepper, flaked almonds

1. Heat the oil in a large sauce pan, fry the onion until it's golden;
2. Add the mince breaking it with a wooden spoon;
3. Add the spice, chopped apricots, rice and the juice of 2 oranges. Stir. Add the water and the stock cubes.
4. Cover in low/medium heat and let it cook until the rice is done; (Stir it occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom)
5. When ready, add the chopped mint and adjust the salt;
6. Serve topped with flaked almonds;


Yummmm!!!