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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This rice pilaf recipe captures the spirit and a reasonable approximation of Nando's outstanding Peri Peri Rice. It goes brilliantly with any spicy chicken dish and always gets the compliments when I cook for others. If you have a favourite way of preparing pilaf, just skip ahead to the seasoning and proceed. Omit the onion for a more directly Nando's experience. Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups basmati rice |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 cup chopped onion (optional) |
1 teaspoon cumin |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1 teaspoon turmeric |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 1/2 cups chicken stock |
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan with an available cover.
2. Stir in the onion over medium heat until softened, 3-5 minutes.
3. Stir in the rice until it just starts to turn colour, 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cumin, chilli powder, turmeric and salt.
5. Pour in the chicken stock, stir once, turn the heat to medium-low and cover for 15 minutes or until the water is just absorbed. Leave the rice undisturbed until told otherwise!
6. Set the burner to ultra-ultra low for an additional 15 minutes, just high enough to keep the rice hot. Cycle the burner, buy a better pan, do what it takes to keep the rice hot but not cooking.
7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
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