East & West Meet In Christmas Rice Recipe

Name: East & West Meet In Christmas Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil I like olive oil; 1/2 cup pine nuts; 1 cumin seeds rounded tblspn; 1 teaspoon anise seed ground; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper cinnamon, to taste, start with 1 tspn; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup chopped pecans may substitute almonds or 8 cups steamed or boiled rice, allowed to cool uncovered to room temperature; 1 cup raisins golden and black; 1 cup diced apple peeled and; 1/2 cup dried apricot chopped; 1/2 cup figs chopped; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 turmeric powder rounded tblspn; 1/4 cup chopped garlic coarsely; 1/2 cup coriander finely chopped; 3/4 cup onions; 3/4 chopped celery

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil I like olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 cumin seeds rounded tblspn
1 teaspoon anise seed ground
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper cinnamon, to taste, start with 1 tspn
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup chopped pecans may substitute almonds or 8 cups steamed or boiled rice, allowed to cool uncovered to room temperature
1 cup raisins golden and black
1 cup diced apple peeled and
1/2 cup dried apricot chopped
1/2 cup figs chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 turmeric powder rounded tblspn
1/4 cup chopped garlic coarsely
1/2 cup coriander finely chopped
3/4 cup onions
3/4 chopped celery

1
Toast pine nuts & pecans in a very slightly oiled frying pan on low heat, being careful not to overdo.
2
Set aside.
3
Reheat the frying pan and add cumin seeds and toast them, tossing and stirring frequently, until the seeds start to pop and the aroma becomes pronounced.
4
Add cinnamon, anise, and cayenne pepper and stir until well mixed, allowing combined ingredients to heat up for less than 1 minute.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Put these ingredients into a food processor and blend well.
7
In a large wok, heat olive oil on medium heat.
8
Add garlic, onions, & celery and stir fry until well mixed and aromas rise from the pan.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cooking oil I like olive oil, 1/2 cup pine nuts, 1 cumin seeds rounded tblspn, 1 teaspoon anise seed ground, and more.

Yes, East & West Meet In Christmas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

East & West Meet In Christmas Rice

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