Rice and Pasta Pilaf with Golden Raisins and Almonds

Name: Rice and Pasta Pilaf with Golden Raisins and Almonds
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups, basmati rice or long-grain white rice; 1/2 cup, golden raisins; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 2 ounces, vermicelli, broken into 1-inch pieces; 1 , onion, grated; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 2 1/2 cups, chicken broth; 1 1/4 teaspoons, salt; 2 , bay leaves; 1 teaspoon, ground cardamom; 1/2 cup, slivered almonds, toasted and chopped coarse; 3 tablespoons, minced fresh parsley

Side Dishes
Pasta
Rice

By Andrew Janjigian ･ Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2014

How do you get rice and pasta to cook up fluffy and tender in one pot? With a good soak.

SERVES 4 to 6 as a side dish

TIME 1½ hours

Rice and Pasta Pilaf with Golden Raisins and Almonds

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