Bhutanese Red Rice Pilaf
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- Serves 4
- Cooks in 45 mins (15m prep + 30m cook)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Tastes:
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Estimated nutrition per serving
Bhutan recipe
local_grocery_store Ingredients
restaurant_menu Method
- 1.In a large saucepan, heat some oil over medium heat.
- 2.Add the chopped onion and cook until softened.
- 3.Add the cumin seeds and turmeric powder, and cook for another minute.
- 4.Add the rinsed red rice and stir to coat it with the spices.
- 5.Pour in the hot vegetable broth and season with salt.
- 6.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- 7.Cover the saucepan and let the rice simmer for about 25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 8.In a separate pan, sauté the diced carrot and frozen peas until they are cooked through.
- 9.Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and gently stir in the cooked vegetables.
- 10.Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with lemon wedges.
- 11.Enjoy the flavors of Bhutan in every bite!
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- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to the pilaf for extra flavor and nutrition.
- You can also add some toasted cashews or almonds for a crunchy texture.
- Serve the pilaf as a main dish or as a side to your favorite Bhutanese curry or grilled meat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.