Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Jibne Mshallaleh 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 fine vermicelli, broken
- • 250g jibneh mshallaleh (string cheese), shredded
- • 1/4 cup ghee
- • 3 cups boiling water
- • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- • 3 tbsp chopped pistachios
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the vermicelli in the ghee over medium heat, stirring constantly.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the rinsed rice and toss 2 minutes until coated.
3
Phase 3
Add the boiling water and salt; cover and cook on low 15 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Scatter the string cheese over the rice, cover, and let stand 5 minutes off the heat.
5
Phase 5
Fluff gently and top with pistachios and Aleppo pepper.