INGREDIENTS:
1 cup rice
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 medium chopped onion
1/2 cup currants or raisins
1/2 cup fresh chopped dill
1/2 cup pine nuts
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Wash rice in cold water until water runs clear.
Sauté onions in olive oil until tender.
Add spices and stir until fragrant.
Add remaining ingredients.
Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 30 minutes until all stock is absorbed and rice is tender.
Serve as a side dish or filling for dolmas.
Recipe Credit: Susan Berberian