Persian Rice

2 tb Butter
1 1/3 c Uncooked rice
1 ts Salt
3/4 c Raisins
2 c Chicken broth
1 c Orange juice
1 tb Fresh parsley; chopped
1/4 ts Grated orange rind
1/4 c Slivered almonds; toasted

Melt butter in a small Dutch oven over medium heat. Add rice ;cook, stirring constantly, until rice is lightly browned. Add next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Yield: 6 to 8 servings.

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