Cherry Rice
Ingredients
- 1 can drained sweet pitted dark cherries
- 1 c drained cherry liquid
- 1 c chicken broth
- dash nutmeg and cloves
- 1 c raw rice
- 1/2 c dark raisins
- salt as needed
Instructions
Drain juice from cherries, adding enough water if needed to make 1 cup. Place cherry juice and chicken broth in saucepan with rice and dash of nutmeg and cloves. Bring to a boil. When boiling reduce heat to simmer and cover and cook rice till tender and all liquid is absorbed. Depending on the variety of long grain rice you use, you may have to add more water. When rice is tender and cooked, stir in drained reserved cherries and raisins.The raisins add a bit of sweetness. Its pretty and purple and tastes great! Note: You should have about 1 cup drained cherries from the can for the recipe.