Maple and Green Apple Rice

Ingredients (10 servings)

 

125 ml (1/2 cup) extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
2 red peppers, diced
250 ml (1 cup) maple syrup
500 ml (2 cups) white wine
2 L (8 cups) chicken stock
1 L (4 cups) basmati rice
((or another variety)
Salt and pepper, to taste
8 Granny Smith apples, diced

 

Method

 

1. In a large thick-bottomed casserole, heat oil on high.

2. Add onion, pepper and maple syrup and sweat for about 7 minutes.

3. Lower heat, deglaze casserole with wine, and then reduce until almost all liquid has evaporated.

4. Add chicken stock and bring to a boil before adding rice. Season.

5. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until done.

6. Add apples and serve.