Bouncing Raisins Recipes

BOUNCING RAISINS

Steps:

• In a tall glass or jar, fill it with water about half way and add the vinegar and baking soda to the water. It will begin to fizz.
• Drop raisins into the mixture one at a time. They will sink at first, then they will rise to the surface, then sink again.
• They should continue to do this for about an hour.
• Why does this work? Because combining vinegar and baking soda creates bubbles of carbon dioxide. The bubbles collect on the raisins and "lift them up". At the surface the bubbles are released, then the raisins sink and the process begins again. Cool huh?!

PILAF WITH PEAS AND RAISINS

Steps:

• NOTE: This yields a firm textured rice, if you prefer your rice soft add 1 1/2 cups water.
• Wash and drain the rice. Start defrosting peas. Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Heat the oil in a small pot over medium heat. When hot add cashews and fry for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, stirring frequently. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Cashews will darken a few shades while cooling.
• Raise heat to medium hot, add cumin, chili and ginger to the oil, stir-fry 30 seconds. Add rice and stir-fry another 2 minutes until hot.
• Add water, raisins, salt, turmeric, garam masala and herbs. Bring to a boil. Fill into an oven-proof dish, cover tightly and put in middle of the oven for 25 minutes.
• After 20 minutes sprinkle defrosted peas on top and recover quickly. Bake another 5 minutes. Carefully fluff rice with a fork, mixing peas in .
• Serve immediately sprinkled with the cashews or re-cover, turn off heat and keep hot in oven for 10 -60 minutes until rest of dinner is ready.