Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)

Indonesian Spiced Rice

Name: Indonesian Spiced Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian (Javanese, Sundanese, Minang)
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp oil; 1 large onion; 1 can green chilies (4 ounce); 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 0.5 lb white rice; 1 can chicken broth (14 1/2 ounce); 2.5 tbsp water; 1 bay leaf; 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper; scallion

A side dish of white rice, green chilies and bay leaves, seasoned with turmeric and cinnamon and simmered on the stove.

27 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 22 min · 27 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Heat oil in large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and chilies and stir until onion is translucent.
2
Mix in turmeric and cinnamon. Add rice and stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, water, bay leaf and cayenne pepper.
2 min
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle green onions on top before serving.
20 min