Citrus-Zest Fried Rice Recipe

Name: Citrus-Zest Fried Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Aromatic Rice; 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder; 3 cups Water, Divided; 3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided; 1/2 cups Raisins; 1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds; 1/4 cups Spring Onion Greens; 1 cup Orange Zest, Plus More For Garnish; 3 Tablespoons Lime Zest, Plus More For Garnish; 1 whole Fresh Orange; 1/2 cups Milk; 1 Tablespoon Light Muscovado Sugar (or Fine Jaggery); 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Salt

Servings: persons

2 cups Aromatic Rice
1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder
3 cups Water, Divided
3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided
1/2 cups Raisins
1 Tablespoon Fennel Seeds
1/4 cups Spring Onion Greens
1 cup Orange Zest, Plus More For Garnish
3 Tablespoons Lime Zest, Plus More For Garnish
1 whole Fresh Orange
1/2 cups Milk
1 Tablespoon Light Muscovado Sugar (or Fine Jaggery)
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Salt

1
Soak the rice in the turmeric and 1 cup water for 15 minutes.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil and fry the raisins till golden and puffed up. Remove and set aside.
3
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet again and let it reach the smoking point. Add the fennel seeds and wait till these are browned. Add the finely chopped spring onions immediately. Saute for 2 minutes on a medium flame and add the zests (add the orange zest first). Continue to saute for two more minutes and then add the chopped oranges (reserve three orange cloves for garnishing). After 1 minute, add the thoroughly drained rice and stir. Add the fried raisins and the milk. Also add the muscovado sugar, lime juice and salt. Mix everything once, add the remaining 2 cups of water and pressure-cook till the rice is just done. Garnish this aromatic dish with the reserved, chopped oranges and fresh orange and lime zest.
4
This fried rice tastes divine with medium-spicy curries.

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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 Aromatic Rice, 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric Powder, 3 cups Water, Divided, 3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided, and more.

Yes, Citrus-Zest Fried Rice falls under the General 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.

Citrus-Zest Fried Rice

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