Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Mandhi 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 whole chicken (1.3kg)
- • 1 onion, sliced
- • 1 tbsp hawaij spice mix
- • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 3 cardamom pods
- • 4 cups chicken stock
- • 2 tbsp ghee
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coat the chicken with the garlic and hawaij; rest 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the chicken with the onion, cinnamon, and cardamoms in water 45 minutes; keep the broth.
3
Phase 3
Melt the ghee in a pot, add the drained rice, and stir 2 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add 3 cups of the strained broth, boil, then cover on low heat 20 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Place a piece of hot charcoal in a foil cup inside the pot 5 minutes, then remove.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes and serve the chicken over the rice.