Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Pastirma 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 long-grain rice
- • 100g pastirma, cut in strips
- • 2 tbsp butter
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 1/4 cup pine nuts
- • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- • 3 cups hot chicken stock
- • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Melt the butter and cook the onion and pine nuts until golden.
2
Phase 2
Add the pastirma strips and fry 1 minute only.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the rinsed rice and allspice; toss 2 minutes until glossy.
4
Phase 4
Add the hot stock, cover, and cook on the lowest heat 18 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Rest 10 minutes, fluff, and fold in the parsley.