Spiced Basmati Rice
From lunasea 16 years ago
- 20 minutes to make
- Serves 8
The bay leaves give a faint flavor akin to allspice, and the cinnamon stick contributes its own subtle note. I made this to go with my Lebanese Lamb And Bean Stew Lebanese Lamb And Bean Stew Enjoy. Read more Recipe from Gourmet. See less
Ingredients
- 2 cups white basmati rice shopping list
- 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (28 fl oz) shopping list
- 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick shopping list
- 4 Turkish bay leaves shopping list
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter shopping list
How to make it
- Rinse rice in several changes of cold water until water runs clear. Drain well in a sieve.
- Bring rice, broth, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to a boil in a 4-quart heavy pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered and undisturbed, 5 minutes. Discard bay leaves, then stir in butter until melted. Fluff gently with a fork.
- *Note: Rice can be made 1 day ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled in an airtight container.
- Reheat rice, its surface covered with a dampened paper towel, in a colander set over a saucepan of boiling water, covered, 5 to 10 minutes.
The Rating
Reviewed by 6 people-
Thanks Vickie! Love that basmati rice. The flavors in this I'm sure paired well with lamb. I'll have to go back and read that stew recipe. Was that one Jim's? How did it turn out?
I made his Chicken with Sumac and it was awesome.
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grandmommy
in Nashville loved it
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Ooooh ... Arabian Nights, part 2! What have you been dreaming of vickie? lol Love it, just love it. How can I not love something that wreaks so much havoc with my imagination? *sigh*
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in Singapore loved it
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Yummmm.....
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