Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Jibnah Bayda 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
- • 1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice
- • 1/2 cup fine vermicelli
- • 250g jibnah bayda (white brined cheese), thickly sliced
- • 3 tbsp butter
- • 2 1/4 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the vermicelli in 2 tbsp of the butter in a saucepan.
2
Phase 2
Add the rinsed rice, water, and turmeric; cover and cook on low 18 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Sear the cheese slices in the remaining butter until golden on both sides.
4
Phase 4
Rest the rice off the heat 10 minutes and fluff with the pepper.
5
Phase 5
Lay the seared cheese over the hot rice.