Middle_Eastern
Middle Eastern - Rice and Grains
Zurbian 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 kg chicken pieces
- • 2 1/2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked
- • 1 cup plain yogurt
- • 3 onions, thinly sliced
- • 1/4 cup ghee
- • 2 tsp ground cumin
- • 1 tsp ground turmeric
- • 4 cardamom pods
- • 4 cups water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, cumin, turmeric, and salt for 1 hour.
2
Phase 2
Fry the onions in the ghee until deep golden and remove half.
3
Phase 3
Brown the chicken in the remaining ghee, add the water and cardamom, and simmer 30 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Lift out the chicken, add the drained rice to the broth, and boil until the surface liquid is absorbed.
5
Phase 5
Return the chicken and reserved onions on top, cover, and steam on the lowest heat for 20 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Rest 10 minutes before serving.