Tropical Rice

Serve this warm as a side dish or cold as a dessert; good either way.

INGREDIENTS
2    cups water
1    cup Arborio rice
1    large can crushed pineapple
1    cup dried mango or papaya, or a mix, cut to ¼ inch dice
½   cup golden raisins
2    tablespoons lime juice
1    tablespoon dried cilantro
2    teaspoons ground cumin
½   cup green onion tops, sliced to ¼ inch

METHOD

In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil and add the rice. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover and cook for 4 minutes. Add the pineapple and juice, the mango, raisins, lime juice, cilantro and cumin, stirring it all together.

Continue to simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and allow it to rest for 2 minutes before serving, topped with the green onions.