Title: Chrov plav
 Categories: Asian, Vegetables, Side dish
      Yield: 4 Servings
 
      1 c  Rice uncooked
    1/4 c  Chopped almonds
      2 tb Currants
      2 tb Raisins
      6    Prunes dried, pitted, &
           -coarsely chopped
      3 tb Dates chopped
      4 tb Butter
    1/4 c  Apricots, dried, pitted &
           - cut into strips 1/4"x1"
      1 tb Honey
      2 c  Cold water
 
  Soak, dates, currants, & prunes in a bowl of warm water for 15
  minutes. Then remove them, pat dry, and mix with the other dried
  fruits. Mel the butter in a large, heavy skillet over High heat. Add
  the fruit mixture and the almonds. Reduce the heat to Low and stir
  for 4 minutes, Stir in the honey, rice, and water. Raise heat to High
  and bring to a boil. reduce heat to Low, cover and simmer for 25
  minutes. Serve hot.