Title: Chrov Plav
Categories: Asian Vegetable Side Kazakh
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 | c | Rice uncooked |
| 1/4 | c | Chopped almonds |
| 2 | tb | Currants |
| 2 | tb | Raisins |
| 6 | | Prunes dried, pitted, & coarsely chopped |
| 3 | tb | Dates chopped |
| 4 | tb | Butter |
| 1/4 | c | Apricots, dried, pitted & cut into strips 1/4"x1" |
| 1 | tb | Honey |
| 2 | c | Cold water |
Soak, dates, currants, & prunes in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes.
Then remove them, pat dry, and mix with the other dried fruits. Mel the
butter in a large, heavy skillet over High heat. Add the fruit mixture and
the almonds. Reduce the heat to Low and stir for 4 minutes, Stir in the
honey, rice, and water. Raise heat to High and bring to a boil. reduce heat
to Low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Serve hot.