Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Shanklish 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 cooked short-grain rice, cooled
- • 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
- • 1 small red onion, finely diced
- • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- • 1 tbsp dried mint, crumbled
- • 1 tsp dried thyme
- • 1 tsp sumac
- • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Spread the cooked rice on a tray so it cools quickly and the grains stay distinct.
2
Phase 2
Dice the tomatoes and onion and finely chop the parsley.
3
Phase 3
Combine the rice, vegetables, parsley, mint, thyme, and sumac in a bowl.
4
Phase 4
Add the olive oil and salt and toss well.
5
Phase 5
Let stand 20 minutes so the herbs perfume the rice before serving.