FESTIVE
RICE
FESTIVE
RICE
RICE
Description:
This rice dish is absolutely perfect for a side, and the exquisite combination of spices brings out truly mouth-watering flavours. Serve it together with a hearty roast or braai this festive season for a meal that will have everyone wanting more. Preparation: 10 min. Cooking: 35 min. Serves 6 as a side dish
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup (375 ml) rice
3 tbsp. (45 ml) margarine
2 tbsp. (30 ml) sunflower oil
1 onion; peeled and finely chopped
2 carrots; peeled and grated
1/3 cup (80 ml) raisins
1 tsp (5 ml) ground cumin
1/2 tsp (3 ml) ground turmeric
1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) cinnamon
4 cups (1L) vegetable stock
2 garlic cloves; peeled and crushed
1/4 cup (60ml) coriander; chopped (optional)
Method:
- Place rice in bowl and add enough water to cover.
- Using your hands, gently stir grains to release any excess starch.
- Carefully pour off water, leaving rice in bowl.
- Repeat four to five times, until the water runs almost clear.
- Melt margarine in a pot over medium-low heat and add the oil. Add the onion and carrot, and fry for about 4 min. stirring regularly until softened but not browned.
- Add the cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 sec. longer.
- Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 min.. Add the stock, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, for about 20 min..
- Remove from heat, cover with a clean tea towel and let stand for 10 min..
- Scattered with chopped coriander and serve.