- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup long-grain rice
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup fresh dill leaves
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid bring water to a boil with salt. Stir in rice and cook, covered, over low heat 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- While rice is cooking, lightly toast walnuts and chop coarse. Chop dill.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in walnuts, dill, raisins, zest, vinegar, oil, and salt and pepper to taste.