Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Toum 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
- • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed
- • 3 cups chicken stock
- • 6 garlic cloves
- • 1/3 cup neutral oil
- • 1 tbsp lemon juice
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Blend the garlic and salt with the lemon juice, then drizzle in the oil slowly to form a thick white emulsion.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the rice in the stock, covered, for 18 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Off the heat, fold half the toum through the rice.
4
Phase 4
Let sit covered for 10 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Garnish with parsley and pass the remaining toum at the table.