Chicken Rice Pilaf(Djaj Mah Ruz M'Falfal) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 chicken
5 c. water
1/2 c. almonds, blanched
1/4 c. pine nuts
3 Tbsp. butter
2 c. rice, soaked for 30 minutes
3 c. chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
cinnamon

Preparation

Cook chicken in the water until tender.
Remove from liquid, debone and set aside.
Save the liquid.
Place almonds, pine nuts and butter in a saucepan.
Turn heat to low.
Stir, browning the nuts to a golden color.
Drain rice and add to the nuts.
Stir on low heat for 1 minute.
Add chicken pieces, broth, salt and pepper.
Bring to boil on high heat.
Lower heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
Serve on a platter with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top.