Ingredients

Serves 2

　　2 tablespoons pine nuts

　　3 cups packed fresh cilantro sprigs

　　1 garlic clove

　　3/4 cup long-grain white rice

　　1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1 1/2 cups water

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　

Step 1

In a dry small heavy saucepan toast pine nuts over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes, and transfer to a small bowl. Finely chop cilantro and reserve 1/4 cup for garnish. Mince garlic. In pan cook rice in oil with garlic and remaining cilantro over moderate heat, stirring, 3 minutes and add water and salt. Bring mixture to a boil and cook, covered, over low heat 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove pan from heat and let rice stand, covered, 5 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Serve rice sprinkled with pine nuts and reserved cilantro.