Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Imam Bayildi 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
- • 6 small aubergines
- • 3/4 cup long-grain rice
- • 1 onion, finely diced
- • 1/2 cup olive oil
- • 2 tomatoes, diced
- • 1/4 cup pine nuts
- • 2 tbsp currants
- • 1 tbsp chopped dill
- • 1 tsp ground allspice
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Halve the aubergines, salt the cut sides 20 minutes, then pat dry.
2
Phase 2
Sauté the onion in olive oil; add the rice, tomato, pine nuts, currants, allspice, and dill; stir 5 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Scoop out a little flesh from each aubergine and pack in the rice filling.
4
Phase 4
Add 3/4 cup water to the dish, cover, and simmer gently 40 minutes until the rice is tender.
5
Phase 5
Cool to room temperature before serving.