Moroccan Rice Recipe

Name: Moroccan Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g basmati rice; 500 -750 ml chicken stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 yellow onion, halved and finely chopped; 65 g slivered almonds; 80 g pine nuts, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch chili powder (your taste); 65 g raisins; 1 orange, rind cut into very thin strips, juiced; 1/3 cup loosely packed coarsely chopped fresh coriander; salt; fresh goround pepper, to your taste

Servings: persons

200 g basmati rice
500 -750 ml chicken stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, halved and finely chopped
65 g slivered almonds
80 g pine nuts, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch chili powder (your taste)
65 g raisins
1 orange, rind cut into very thin strips, juiced
1/3 cup loosely packed coarsely chopped fresh coriander
salt
fresh goround pepper, to your taste

1
Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain.
2
Place rice in a microwave-safe rice cooker or bowl.
3
Add enough stock until it covers the rice by 2cm.
4
Cover with a lid or a double layer of plastic wrap and Cook on High/800watts/100% for 5 minutes.
5
Cook on Medium/500watts/50% for a further 7 minutes.
6
Remove from microwave and set aside.
7
Meanwhile place oil, onion, almonds, pine nuts, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and chili powder in a microwave safe rice cooker or bowl.
8
Cook uncovered stirring every minute on High for 3 to 4 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the mixture is fragrant.
9
Add raisins, orange rind and juice.
10
Cook on high for 1 minute.
11
Add the nut mixture and coriander to the rice and stir gently to combine.
12
Taste and season with salt and pepper.

21126

kcal

Calories

530

Fat

Carbs

3885

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g basmati rice, 500 -750 ml chicken stock, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 yellow onion, halved and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Moroccan Rice

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