Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Machboos 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
- • 1.2kg chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- • 2 onions, sliced
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tbsp baharat spice mix
- • 1 tsp ground turmeric
- • 2 dried limes (loomi)
- • 4 cups chicken stock
- • 1/4 cup chopped coriander
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Brown the chicken in oil, then add the onions and cook until golden.
2
Phase 2
Stir in the tomato paste, baharat, turmeric, and pierced dried limes; fry 2 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Pour in the stock and simmer covered 35 minutes; remove the chicken and keep warm.
4
Phase 4
Add the rinsed rice to the strained broth, boil, then cover on low heat 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Return the chicken on top of the rice and steam 10 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Fluff the rice and scatter with coriander.