Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Halva Spiced Rice / Pilaf
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 1 cup plain yogurt
- • 3 egg yolks
- • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
- • 300g chicken breast, sliced
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 2 tbsp barberries
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the rice in salted water 30 minutes, then parboil 5 minutes and drain.
2
Phase 2
Steep the saffron in 1/4 cup hot yogurt for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Whisk the saffron yogurt with the egg yolks and salt, then fold in 3 cups of the rice.
4
Phase 4
Spread half the yogurt rice in a buttered dish, lay the chicken on top, and cover with the rest.
5
Phase 5
Bake at 190C for 45 minutes until set and golden.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes, invert onto a plate, and garnish with butter-fried barberries.