Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Sujek 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
- • 300g sujek sausage, sliced into coins
- • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- • 1 onion, diced
- • 1 green pepper, sliced
- • 2 tbsp tomato paste
- • 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes
- • 3 cups chicken stock
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the sujek coins in a dry pan until the paprika oil renders and the edges crisp, then remove.
2
Phase 2
Cook the onion and pepper in the rendered fat for 5 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the tomato paste and Aleppo pepper and fry 2 minutes until darkened.
4
Phase 4
Return the sujek, add the rice and stock, cover, and simmer 18 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Rest 5 minutes off the heat before serving.