Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Makdous 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 cup short-grain rice
- • 8 baby aubergines
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 2 tbsp olive oil
- • 1 tsp ground cumin
- • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Hollow out the aubergines with a corer, leaving a 1cm shell.
2
Phase 2
Fry the onion in the oil, add the rice, tomato paste, cumin, and allspice; stir 2 minutes and cool.
3
Phase 3
Fill each aubergine three-quarters full to leave room for the rice to expand.
4
Phase 4
Pack the aubergines snugly in a pot and weigh them down with an inverted plate.
5
Phase 5
Pour in the stock, cover, and simmer gently 40 minutes until the rice is tender.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.