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Nutty Middle Eastern Rice Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic rice pilaf infused with the warmth of the Middle East, featuring nutty and fragrant notes from toasted spices.
⏱30 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup Long-grain riceuncooked
- ●2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- ●1 small Onion
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- ●1/4 teaspoon Coriander seeds
- ●1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
- ●1/4 teaspoon Salt
- ●a pinch Fragrant spices (such as cinnamon, cardamom)
- ●2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- ●a pinch Nutty spices (such as sumac, za'atar)
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Stir in cumin seeds, coriander seeds, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add long-grain rice; stir to coat with oil and spice mixture.
- 5
Add 2 cups water; bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- 7
Fluff with a fork; stir in chopped parsley and nutty spices.
- 8
Serve hot.