Saudi Carrot Basmati Rice
A side dish of basmati rice, carrot and pine nuts, simmered on the stove.
40 min · Serves 2 · Easy
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
- easy
- 1
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.
- 2
Toast pine nuts in a small dry frying pan until browned a bit. Be careful not to burn them.
- 3
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.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
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