SAUDI CARROT BASMATI RICE (ZAINAB'S MOM'S)

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I give this 5 stars. It's very delicious and a nice colourful presentation. I serve this along with a small whole roasted chicken and a fresh salad. Modified from http://arabicbites.blogspot.com.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/2 teaspoon kabsa spice mix (Saudi Kabsa Spice Mix)
fresh ground black pepper
salt
2 3/4 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup pine nuts

Steps:

  • Also required: 2 paper towels cut in half.
  • Wash rice in a sieve until water runs clear.
  • Soak rice for at least 15 minutes in a pot of cold water.
  • Toast pine nuts in a small dry frying pan until browned a bit. Be careful not to burn them.
  • Drain rice and add all ingredients to a large bottomed pot.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 13-18 minutes, still covered.
  • Uncover and fuff with a fork leaving it on the same burner.
  • Place 3 of the paper towel pieces around the rim of the pot and cover tightly again.
  • Use the forth one for any mess or save for later.
  • Leave to sit for 20 minutes with paper towels. (This makes for fluffier rice).
  • Fluff again and serve.

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