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Nasi Biryani - Celebration Rice (Brunei)

A Bruneian biryani of rice, yogurt and tomatoes, seasoned with clove and turmeric and simmered on the stove. It's finished with fried shallots.

55 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Serves
6

Ingredients

Time
Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min · 55 min total
Difficulty
medium
  1. 1

    Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pot and fry the sliced shallots until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the oil in the pot.

  2. 2

    Add the minced shallots, ginger and garlic. Saute for two minutes or until fragrant. Add the water and bring to a boil, then add the rice and yogurt. Stir until well blended.

  3. 3

    Now add the tomato, cilantro, nuts and chile. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over a very low flame for 40 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Garnish with the fried shallots.

    40 min

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