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In a 2 quart saucepan water saute the garlic and lemon grass stiring constantly for 1 minute.
Add rice (uncooked) and currants. Continue cooking stiring occasionally until heated through. (2 - 3 minutes) Add chicken broth, coconut milk, soya sauce and orange peel; stir until well mixed. Continue cooking until mixture reaches but does not come to a boil.( 3 - 5 minutes ) Reduce heat to low, cover and cook untill all liquids are absorbed.( 8 - 10 minutes ). Stir in red bell pepper, onion and sesame oil and heat for 1 minute. Yields 6, 2/3 cup servings.
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| 1 tbs spoon sesame oil |
| 1 tbs chopped garlic |
| 2 tbs chopped lemon grass |
| 1 1/2 cup Jasmine or short-grain white rice |
| 1/4 cup currants or unsulfered raisins |
| 2 1/4 cup chicken broth |
| 1/2 cup coconut milk |
| 2 tbs spoon soya sauce |
| 2 ts grated orange peel |
| 1 med chopped red bell pepper |
| 1/2 cup sliced green oinion |