Coca-Cola Rice

Recipe courtesy of Chef and author Ingrid Hoffmann
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the rice and cook until it is opaque, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.Add salt to the coke and stir until completely dissolved (the salt helps release some of the soda), then add it to the rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the liquid is almost completely evaporated, about 15 minutes. Add the raisins and almonds and reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 25 minutes. Uncover, whisk with a fork, and serve.