Basmati Rice Dressing Recipe

Name: Basmati Rice Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely diced; Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 cups basmati rice, rinsed under cold water; 3 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored and each piece cut into thin slices; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely diced
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups basmati rice, rinsed under cold water
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 Bosc pears, peeled, quartered, cored and each piece cut into thin slices
1 large egg, lightly beaten

1
Make the dressing: Heat a large pot with low sides or a large skillet and add the olive oil.
2
Heat the oil and when it begins to smoke lightly, add the garlic and onions.
3
Season with salt and add the red pepper flakes, cumin, ginger and coriander and stir to blend.
4
Cook over medium heat until the garlic and onions become translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
5
Stir in the rice and stir to blend.
6
Toast the rice with the onions and spices for a minute, and then add the chicken stock.
7
Simmer over low heat until the rice is almost cooked, 16 to 18 minutes.
8
Resist the temptation to stir the rice.
9
Transfer the rice to a large bowl, flake with a fork and allow it to cool at room temperature for a few minutes.
10
Finish the dressing: Stir in the slivered almonds, golden raisins, pear slices and the egg into the rice.
11
Place into a rectangular baking dish and bake until golden and cooked through, 45 to 50 minutes.

1248

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and minced, 3 medium yellow onions, peeled and finely diced, Kosher salt, and more.

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

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Basmati Rice Dressing

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