African Style Rice Recipe

Name: African Style Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati Rice; 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 5 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Grated Ginger; 6 whole Cardamom Pods, Seeds Only; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder; 3 whole Star Anise; 1/2 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds; 1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper; 1/2 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder; 2 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced; 2 whole Chicken Breasts Or Boneless, Skinless Thighs, Diced; 2 cups Chicken Stock

Servings: persons

2 cups Basmati Rice
3 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1 whole Onion, Diced
5 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Grated Ginger
6 whole Cardamom Pods, Seeds Only
1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
3 whole Star Anise
1/2 Tablespoons Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper
1/2 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder
2 whole Roma Tomatoes, Diced
2 whole Chicken Breasts Or Boneless, Skinless Thighs, Diced
2 cups Chicken Stock

1
Add rice to a bowl and cover with cold water.
2
Set aside as you prepare the rest of the dish.
3
Heat a large skillet (enough to hold all of the chicken, vegetables, and rice) on medium heat and add canola oil.
4
Let oil heat up for a minute or so, then add diced onions.
5
Cook for about 7 minutes, or until onions just begin to caramelize.
6
Add garlic, ginger, cardamom seeds, cinnamon, star anise, cumin, black pepper, and turmeric.
7
Stir and cook for about 1 minute so they release their oils and become fragrant.
8
Toss in tomatoes and chicken, and stir.
9
Drain the rice, then add to the mixture.
10
Stir, then add chicken stock.
11
Stir again, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for about 20 minutes, or until rice and chicken are fully cooked.
12
Remove lid, stir, and taste.
13
If rice is cooked, great; if not, cook a bit longer.
14
Season with additional salt if needed.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Basmati Rice, 3 Tablespoons Canola Oil, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 5 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, African Style Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

African Style Rice

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