Chrov Plav

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice uncooked
• 1/4 cup Chopped almonds
• 2 tbsp currants
• 2 tbsp Raisins
• 6 each prunes dried, pitted, coarsely chopped
• 3 tbsp dates chopped
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup apricots, dried, pitted & cut into strips ¼"x1"
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 2 cup Cold water

Directions

1. Soak, dates, currants, & prunes in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes.
2. Then remove them, pat dry, and mix with the other dried fruits.
3. Mel the butter in a large, heavy skillet over high heat.
4. Add the fruit mixture and the almonds.
5. Reduce the heat to low and stir for 4 minutes, stir in the honey, rice, and water.
6. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
8. Serve hot