Curried Rice, Bacon And Cabbage Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, diced and divided (3/4 stick)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced and peeled
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 cups green cabbage, chopped
1 cup plum tomato, chopped and seeded
1 cup green onion, chopped
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cook bacon in large skillet over medium high heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Add 4 tablespoons butter to drippings in skillet; melt.
Add onion, garlic and ginger, Saute over medium-high heat 5 minutes.
Add rice, curry powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir 1 minute.
Add broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Stir, cover and simmer until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; saute 3 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Stir rice mixture into cabbage.