Main Ingredients:

See below ingredients and instructions of the recipe

Cooking Preparation of the Recipe:

Salt 3/4 c Shelled unsalted pistachios
1 1/2 c Arborio or long-grain -(about 4oz)
-white rice 1 sm Red onion, finely diced
4 tb (to 5 tbs) 1/2 c Flat-leaf parsley
-extra-virgin olive oil -finely chopped
Zest and juice of 1/4 c Basil, finely chopped
-1 large lemon 3 tb Drained small capers
3 c Cubed cooked chicken Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large saucepan, bring 10 cups of water to a boil. Stir in 1
tbs salt. Add the rice and cook uncovered over moderate heat until al
dente, about 15 minutes. Drain in a colander, rinse with cold water
and drain again. Place the rice in a large bowl.

2. In a small bowl, mix ¬ cup of the oil with the lemon zest and lemon
juice and pour the dressing over the rice. Add the chicken,
pistachios, onion, parsley, basil and capers; toss. Add up to 1 tbs
of oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand for at least
20 minutes before serving.

Food and Wine September 1995
Submitted By DIANE LAZARUS On 09-29-95

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