Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Moroccan Mint Tea 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 couscous
- • 2 onions, thinly sliced
- • 1/2 cup raisins
- • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 2 tbsp honey
- • 2 1/2 cups water
- • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Steep the couscous with 2 cups hot water and the butter; fluff with a fork.
2
Phase 2
Cook the onions slowly in butter until deeply caramelised, 25 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the raisins, cinnamon, ginger, honey, and the remaining water; simmer 15 minutes until syrupy.
4
Phase 4
Stir the orange blossom water into the sauce.
5
Phase 5
Mound the couscous and spoon the warm tfaya over the top.