Onion Cumin Rice
Description
This Mediterranean side-dish features Onions; thinly sliced. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A reliable recipe that works well for everyday cooking. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Olive oil 6 Whole cloves 1/2 ts Red pepper flakes 1 c Uncooked long-grain rice 3 tb Ground cumin 1 tb Coriander 1 tb Ground ginger 1 Cinnamon stick Salt; to taste 1/4 c Fresh lime juice 2 1/2 c Hot chicken stock Saute onions in a small amount of olive oil until they are lightly browned.
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Push the onions to one side of the pan and pour a little more olive oil into the middle of the pan.
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The oil must be hot enough for the cloves to sizzle when you add them.
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Test with one clove before adding the others.
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Allow the cloves to sizzle for about 30 seconds, but do not let them scorch.
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Add the pepper flakes and rice.
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Saute until the rice is lightly colored.
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Then add the cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon stick and salt to taste.
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Combine well and heat.
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Add the lime juice and chicken stock, stirring to blend, and cover the pan.
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Cook over the lowest possible heat for 15 minutes, without removing the lid.
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Remove the cinnamon stick and cloves and serve the rice immediately.
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Meras notes that this spicy dish goes well with any grilled fish.
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Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1986.
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Pg.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 20.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.7g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
- Sugars 2.1g
- Protein 0.6g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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