Best Spiced Rice With Nectarines Recipes

NANDO'S SPICY RICE

Steps:

• Dice onion and bell pepper. Finely grate or dice the garlic.
• Heat up the olive oil in a pot on the stove top on medium heat.
• Add onion to the pot, and sauté for a few minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Add garlic, seasoning and peppers to the pot. Sauté for a further minute.
• Wash the rice under running water, and add it to the pot along with the chicken stock.
• Cover the pot with a lid, and bring the rice to a boil. Leave it to boil for 1-2 minutes, then turn the heat completely off. Leave the pot to sit on the warm surface for about 10 minutes. The rice will cook in the steam.
• Add frozen peas to the rice, and stir to combine. Cover with a lid, and leave for 1-2 minutes. The peas will thaw.
• Optionally, season the rice with salt and pepper, then serve.

SPICED WHITE RICE

Steps:

• Puree 1 bunch cilantro, 1/4 red onion, 2 garlic cloves, 1/2 cup beer, 1 tablespoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon cumin in a blender. Fry the mixture in a pot with a few tablespoons of oil, stirring, until fragrant, 5 minutes. Add 2 cups long-grain rice; stir until glossy. Add 2 cups chicken broth and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in 1 cup thawed frozen peas and carrots; let sit 5 minutes.

MADHUR'S SPICED BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Pick over rice, and place it in a large bowl. Wash rice with several changes of water. Drain.
• Pour 5 cups of fresh water over the rice, and let it soak for 30 minutes. Transfer to a sieve, and let drain for 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until onion has lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add rice, green chile, garlic, Garam Masala, and salt. Stir gently until all the grains have been coated with oil, about 3 minutes. If the rice begins to stick to the bottom of the pan, reduce heat slightly.
• Pour in the stock, and bring the rice to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and reduce heat to low. Cook 25 minutes more; serve.