Jasmine Rice With Shallots Cumin And Red Pepper Recipes

JASMINE RICE WITH SHALLOTS, CUMIN AND RED PEPPER

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium high heat in a medium-sized sauce pan that has a lid.
• Add the cumin and red pepper.
• Then cook the shallots until soft- 2-3 minutes.
• Remove shallots and set aside.
• Add rice and cook, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the chicken broth and let rice cook on low heat until liquid is absorbed- 15-17 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Stir in shallots, vinegar and salt and serve.

FRAGRANT JASMINE RICE PILAF

Steps:

• 1. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, cumin and salt. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the rice until the grains are well coated with the buttery shallot mixture.
• 2. Add the broth, orange zest and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, discarding the zest and cinnamon stick. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the cashews and scallions.