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Moroccan Rice

i haven't made this it comes from a good taste magazine. putting it here as i want to try it myself. i would say it would go well with char grilled lamb cutlets

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Ingredients

  • basmati rice
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • yellow onion
  • slivered almonds
  • pine nuts
  • ground cumin
  • ground turmeric
  • ground cinnamon
  • chili powder
  • raisins
  • orange
  • fresh coriander
  • salt
  • pepper

Preparation

  1. 1rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear
  2. 2drain
  3. 3place rice in a microwave-safe rice cooker or bowl
  4. 4add enough stock until it covers the rice by 2cm
  5. 5cover with a lid or a double layer of plastic wrap and cook on high / 800watts / 100% for 5 minutes
  6. 6cook on medium / 500watts / 50% for a further 7 minutes
  7. 7remove from microwave and set aside
  8. 8meanwhile place oil , onion , almonds , pine nuts , cumin , turmeric , cinnamon and chili powder in a microwave safe rice cooker or bowl
  9. 9cook uncovered stirring every minute on high for 3 to 4 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the mixture is fragrant
  10. 10add raisins , orange rind and juice
  11. 11cook on high for 1 minute
  12. 12add the nut mixture and coriander to the rice and stir gently to combine
  13. 13taste and season with salt and pepper