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Basmati Rice Salad (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Basmati Rice Salad (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups basmati rice
1/2 cup clarified butter or vegetable oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
2 tsp sliced garlic
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
6 cardamom seed pods, crushed to release the small seeds and pods discarded
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 bay leaf
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
3/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds
1/2 cup cooked chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup fresh peas , or defrosted frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Place the rice in a colander and rinse under cold running water. Place the rinsed rice in a large bowl and cover with 4 cups of water. Let soak 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the water for cooking.
In a large pot, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook, stirring, for 45 seconds. Add the cardamom seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, salt, coriander, pepper, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the reserved soaking liquid and raisins, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, stir, cover and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 15 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork and transfer to a large bowl. Combine with the remaining ingredients and remove the cinnamon pieces and bay leaf. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	499.75 Kcal (2092 kJ)
Calories from fat	259.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.82g	44%
Cholesterol	50.47mg	17%
Sodium	784.97mg	33%
Potassium	376.31mg	8%
Total Carbs	57.69g	19%
Sugars	14.23g	57%
Dietary Fiber	5g	20%
Protein	7.67g	15%
Vitamin C	6.9mg	12%
Iron	33.1mg	184%
Calcium	58.9mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	282.65 Kcal (1183 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.3g	44%
Cholesterol	28.55mg	17%
Sodium	443.97mg	33%
Potassium	212.84mg	8%
Total Carbs	32.63g	19%
Sugars	8.05g	57%
Dietary Fiber	2.83g	20%
Protein	4.34g	15%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	12%
Iron	18.7mg	184%
Calcium	33.3mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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