Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 lb firm-ripe Fuyu persimmons, peeled, seeded if necessary, and chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• Fresh lemon juice to taste

Instructions

1. Cook shallot in oil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, then add rice, ginger, and cinnamon and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
2. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in persimmons, cilantro, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.