Brown Rice with Garlic and Cashews

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Brown Rice with Garlic and Cashews

 

4 tbsps. peanut oil

2 cups short-grain brown rice

4 1/2 cups water salt and pepper

2 garlic clove, slivered lengthwise

1 cup broken unsalted cashews

 

Heat 1 1/2 tbsps. oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the

rice and saute, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add the water and 2 tsps. salt,

and heat to boiling, stirring well. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat

until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Just

before the rice is cooked heat the remaining 2 1/2 tbsps. oil in a small

heavy skillet over low heat. Add the garlic and saute gently until golden,

about 3 minutes. Stir in the cashews and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Sprinkle

with a pinch of salt. Pour the cashew, garlic, and oil mixture over the

cooked rice. Toss with a fork and spoon into a serving dish. Yields 6

servings.