Rice With Shrimp, Raisins And Walnuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and cleaned
1 large onion, cut and sliced into small pieces
1 c. walnuts
1 c. raisins
3 c. rice (Basmati preferred)
3 Tbsp. butter
3 to 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. saffron (optional)

Preparation

Cook rice.
Wash the rice once.
Add 4 1/2 cups water, 3 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon salt.
Cook on medium to high until water is mostly gone.
Reduce the heat to low and cook for 1/2 hour until done.
Saute the onion in the vegetable oil until golden.
Add shrimp and let cook for a few minutes (shrimp cooks quickly).
Then add walnuts and raisins.
Continue to stir to avoid burning and add salt, pepper and saffron.
Remove from heat. Spread a layer of cooked rice on a large flat dish and top with a layer of the shrimp.
Gently mix.
Continue to layer and mix until everything is on the platter.
Serves 6 to 8 as a main dish.
Best if served fresh.