Savoury rice
This is a cheeky little number that is surprisingly tasty and filling. It’s perfect for those days when you are too tired to make a hearty meal and want something on the table in 20 minutes. Feel free to change the vegetables used here and to add extras i
SERVES
6
PEOPLE
PREP TIME
5
MINUTES
COOKING TIME
15
MINUTES
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, diced finely
3 carrots, diced finely
2 cloves garlic
400g easy cook rice
1 tsp vegetable bouillon
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
150g petit pois
salt and pepper
juice of ½ a lime
Method
Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and carrots, then grate in the garlic.
Allow to cook for about 10 minutes over a medium heat.
Add the rice and dry fry until it turns glassy and starts to almost take a bit of colour. Add the bouillon and spices and fry for 1 more minute.
Now add boiling water, not enough to cover the rice, but enough to stop it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Cook on a medium heat, allowing the mix to bubble.
When the water is almost gone, add some more water again, as before. This needs to be stirred often while cooking, so stay nearby.
Once you can see that the rice is cooked, or it tastes done, add the peas and turn down the heat.
Finally, add salt and pepper to taste and the lime juice.
Serve on its own, or with more vegetables.
