Recipe Redux: Middle Eastern Rice
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21 Nov Recipe Redux: Middle Eastern Rice

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Robinsbite intern Leah Wakefield took a stab at Recipe Redux this month with a really unique and tasty rice dish. I can’t wait to try it on my family! Thanks for sharing, Leah!

-Robin

When I asked my mother to share her “secret” rice recipe for Recipe Redux, in all honesty, there was a tad bit of hesitation in her voice. Luckily, she was feeling particularly giving the day before Thanksgiving, so I wheedled each and every ingredient out of her. Her rice recipe is a staple at dinner, whether it’s a holiday, potluck or just Monday night dinner. This rice is the perfect complement to just about any dish, and after you give it a taste, you’ll be surprised by the small amount of ingredients this recipe calls for. The cumin and caraway provide pungent Middle Eastern flavors, which I find perfect for cooler temperatures. Just don’t expect leftovers with this one!

Recipe:

  • 4 cups of Chicken broth
  • 2 cups of brown rice
  • 1.5 Tbsp Cumin
  • 1 Tbsp ground Caraway
  • 1 tsp. salt.
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 1 cup blanched almonds
  • 3 Tbsp butter
Boil the chicken broth with salt, Cumin, Caraway, and butter. When broth is boiling, add 2 cu of rice and lower the flame to a simmer. When ready to serve, lightly sautée pine nuts and almonds in butter and sprinkle on top of rice.
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  • Serena
    Posted at 13:56h, 23 November

    Love, love your fun story! How many more super simple super tasty gems does your mom have? Do share! Gotta go get me some pine nuts so I can make asap!

    • Leah Wakefield
      Posted at 14:46h, 23 November

      Thanks Serena! She has quite a few, which is why I’m always bouncing ideas off of her. Although, her baklava is my favorite, and that is one I tend to go home for. I don’t have her patience in the kitchen!!