Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Laban Ayran 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
- • 1/2 cup short-grain rice
- • 2 cups plain yogurt
- • 1 egg
- • 1 tbsp plain flour
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 4 cups chicken stock
- • 1 tsp dried mint
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the rice in the stock 20 minutes until very soft.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the yogurt, egg, and flour; gradually whisk in ladles of hot soup to warm the mixture.
3
Phase 3
Return everything to the pot and stir over low heat 5 minutes; season with salt.
4
Phase 4
Brown the dried mint in the butter and drizzle over the soup.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot, never boiling, so the yogurt stays silky.