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This is a quick and easy rice dish you can whip together on a weeknight in short time. It’s packed with buttery, toasted pecans and bits of fried ham. A fresh bay leaf and pinch of clove give it a distinct and warm spiciness. I used the same absorbtion-cooking technique that I use to cook plain basmati rice: +Bring the rice/water to a rolling boil +Lower the heat and cover tightly +Simmer covered for about 5 minutes +Turn the heat off completely and let the rice sit (covered) for about 20 (...)