Al Koozy

==Description==
Festive spiced rice
==Ingredients==
* 1 recipe plain white rice
* 2 tbsp blanched almonds, halved or slivered
* 2 tbsp olive oil
* 2 tbsp pine nuts
* ½ pound ground beef
* salt
* black pepper
* 1 tsp allspice (divided use)
* ¼ cup butter or olive oil
* ½ tsp cinnamon
* ¼ tsp nutmeg
==Directions==
# Prepare the plain white rice in advance.
# Fluff the cooked grains and let cool to room temperature.
# Slowly saute the almonds in the olive oil, stirring frequently.
# When the almonds are beginning to brown, stir in the pine nuts and continue to cook until all the nuts are golden.
# Remove with a slotted spoon.
# Brown the ground beef in the same oil, sprinkling with the salt, pepper, and half the allspice.
# Remove from the pan and drain in a sieve.
# In a large nonstick pan, heat the ¼ cup butter or olive oil.
# Stir in the rice and sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, and the remaining allspice.
# As the rice heats, continue to toss until it is hot and coated with spices.
# Taste and adjust seasoning.
Category:Arabian Meat Dishes
Category:Allspice Recipes
Category:Almond Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Pine nut Recipes
Category:Long-grain rice Recipes
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