Lebanese Turmeric Rice from the TM6
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There are many varieties of rice, and this Lebanese turmeric rice goes well with a wide range of dishes. Its vibrant color makes it a real eye-catcher on any table!
I cooked the rice in my Thermomix, however you can cook it also in a pan.
Turmeric is a root belonging to the ginger family. Curcumin, the substance traditionally extracted from the plant, acts as a flavoring agent and a yellow coloring, used, amongst other things, to color food. There are around 120 taxonomically recognized species, most of which originate from South and South-East Asia.
Incidentally, turmeric has a beautiful flower that immediately brings to mind orchids.
This recipe is part of Volkermampft’s Culinary World Tour, which is visiting Lebanon this month.
I cooked the rice in my Thermomix, however you can cook it also in a pan.
Turmeric is a root belonging to the ginger family. Curcumin, the substance traditionally extracted from the plant, acts as a flavoring agent and a yellow coloring, used, amongst other things, to color food. There are around 120 taxonomically recognized species, most of which originate from South and South-East Asia.
Incidentally, turmeric has a beautiful flower that immediately brings to mind orchids.
This recipe is part of Volkermampft’s Culinary World Tour, which is visiting Lebanon this month.
Ingredients
350 g Basmati Rice
2 tbsp Ghee
1 Onion, chopped
2 tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Cumin Powder
500 ml Broth
1 ½ tsp Salt
1 can Chickpeas
2 tbsp roasted Pinenuts
3 Dates, chopped or Raisins
Instructions
1
Step 1
Rinse the rice thoroughly until there is no starch left. If the starch remains, the rice will become mushy. Then add a little water to the bowl with the rice (just a little, not right to the top) and leave it to soak for 2 hours; it will absorb the water.
2
Step 2
Add the onion to the TM6 bowl and chop for 5 seconds/speed 8. Push down with the spatula.
3
Step 3
Add 2 tbsp ghee and the spices, then sauté for 2 minutes/120°C/speed 1.
4
Step 4
Mix in the rice, pour in the stock, add the rinsed chickpeas and select the ‘Cook Rice’ function. The rice will cook on its own.
5
Step 5
Once the rice is cooked, transfer it to a bowl and garnish with pine nuts and dates.
Notes
Here are lots of Rice Recipes!
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