Spicy Basmati Rice Recipe

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WebMay 12, 2020 · Cover with water and let it soak for 15 to 20 minutes or until you can easily break one grain of rice. Drain well. In a large deep pan …

1. Put 2 cups Basmati rice (or white long grain rice) in a large bowl and rinse with cold water (use your hand to swish the rice around). Repeat a few times and drain the rinsing water, then top the rice with cold water again, this time leave it to soak for 15 to 20 minutes. (You should be able to break a grain of rice easily once done soaking, if that's not the case leave it for a bit longer). Drain well.Tip: Use the time while the rice is soaking to prep the veggies
2. In a large, deep pan with a lid (I used this 5-quart pan--affiliate link), heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup each chopped red onion and red bell pepper. Add minced garlic, 1 cup peas, and a good amount of chopped fresh parsley (about 1/2 cup packed). Add a good pinch of kosher salt and cook for about 3 minutes to give the veggies a chance to soften a bit, then add the spices (1 tsp coriander 3/4 tsp to 1 tsp Aleppo pepper flakes (or a mild red pepper), ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp ground turmeric). Toss around and cook a couple more minutes so the spices release their flavor.
3. Add the drained rice. Toss to combine and season with a big pinch of kosher salt. Add the water and bring to a boil until the liquid is reduced by about 1/2. Watch the liquid amount, it should not dry out but it should be just covering the top of the rice. At this point, turn the heat to low, cover the pan well with the lid and leave it alone for 15 to 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
4. When the rice has fully absorbed the water, taste to be sure it's fully cooked (it should not be hard nor chewy). Add the shrimp, nestling it into the rice.

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How To Cook Basmati Rice (Recipe) A Spicy Perspective

WebNov 25, 2022 · Add salt and lukewarm water. Let the rice soak in the saltwater for 2 hours. Drain. Carefully drain the rice, pouring it through a …

1. Place the rice in a large sieve, with a fine-grade mesh. Set the sieve over a bowl in the sink. Rinse the rice with cold water, dunking the sieve down into the water, and shaking gently. Then dump out the starchy water and repeat with clean water. Wash and rinse the rice FIVE times to remove all excess starch. The water should be pretty clear on the last wash. Try not to handle the rice too much, as it might break the long grains into pieces.
2. Dump the rice into the bowl. Add luke warm water and 2-4 tablespoons salt. Add 2 tablespoons at first. Then taste the water. It should taste like sea water. If it doesn’t add more salt.
3. Let the rice soak in the saltwater for 2 hours.
4. Carefully drain the rice, pouring the rice and water back through the sieve.

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