Name: Curried Rice, Bacon, and Cabbage Pilaf
Prep time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings
Ingredients: 4 bacon slices, chopped; 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, diced, divided; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth; 3 cups chopped green cabbage; 1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes; 1 cup chopped green onions

Anne Marie Gaspard of Gros Islet, St. Lucia, writes: "I've always enjoyed cooking — for my family and for myself. My children are grown, so when they visit on Sundays, I spoil them with good home-cooked meals. During the week I like to make dishes that are different but still easy."

Recipe information

Total Time
50 min
Yield
Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings

Ingredients

4 bacon slices, chopped

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter, diced, divided

1 large onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice

1 tablespoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 3/4 cups low-salt chicken broth

3 cups chopped green cabbage

1 cup chopped seeded plum tomatoes

1 cup chopped green onions

Preparation

Step 1
Cook bacon in large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Add 4 tablespoons butter to drippings in skillet; melt. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 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.
Step 2
Meanwhile, melt remaining butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add cabbage; sauté 3 minutes. Mix in tomatoes and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Stir rice mixture into cabbage.

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