RECIPES

RECIPES
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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Saffron Chicken and Berberi Rice




Berberi Rice Ingredients

3/4 c royal basmati rice (extra long)
3 c water
1/2 c berberi
1 T butter
salt and pepper as required
pinch saffron
1/4 c hot water to soak saffron strands

Procedure

Part 1
Rinse the rice 3x to remove dust
Soak in 2 c water for 30 min.
Boil water
Add the rice
Boil until 3/4 cooked
Drain water in a colander
Add salt and pepper to the rice
In a pot, drizzle oil
Add the rice
Put a wet cloth or paper towel on top of the rice
Cover
Steam until done, about 15 min.

Part 2
Separate 3/4 c rice
Boil 1/4 c water
Add saffron to 1/4 c hot water
Add to the 3/4 c rice
Mix
Add to the rest of the steamed rice
Set aside

Part 3
Soak and rinse the berberi 3x and remove any stones and twigs
Saute the berberi in butter
Add to the rice
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Saffron Chicken Ingredients
1 3/4 c water 
1 medium to large chicken breast
3/4 c chopped onions
1/4 c bone broth
pinch saffron
1/4 t turmeric

Procedure
Put oil in a frying pan
Add the chopped onions
Add the chicken
Saute together 
Add water and saffron
Simmer for about 20-30 minutes (in very low fire) or until done

Serve the chicken with the rice


Notes: 
Tweak the recipe when needed. 
Substitute ingredients according to what's available where you are and use the amount that your body needs.


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Saturday, May 30, 2015

Rice with Dill, Middle Eastern



Rice With Dill
(Middle Eastern)

Video Link
CLICK HERE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9mxDTpkyk0



Ingredients

1 and 1/2 c thawed frozen Lima beans
3 c Basmati rice
8 - 9 c water ( to boil the rice)
juice of 2 lemons and salt to taste
1 pita bread cut into 4 parts
(number of pita bread depends on pot size)
2-4 T dried dill depending on your preference

Procedure

Boil the Basmati rice in water until slightly cooked
Drain the water
Set aside
Brush 2 T oil at the bottom of a pot
Put the Pita bread that was cut into 4 at the bottom of the pot
Ladle the rice on top of the pita bread and cover with a tight fitting lid
Steam the Basmati rice over low heat
When done, put the rice in a big bowl and mix the dill, lima beans and oil
Serve with meat falafel or grilled meat and salad