Cardamom spiced rice
==================== 2023-04-18


Inspired by Cardamom spiced rice

Comment: Wash the rice 3 times first. Do not use all the spices, just 2 depending on availability. My preference is cardamone/star anis.
As for portions, 60 to 70 g per person is sufficient so for 4 servings use 250 g rice. The liquid (chicken stock) should be ajusted according to Rice/a>, so here I use 500 ml.

4 servings

Ingredients:
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4 green cardamom pods, bruised
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 or 2 cloves
2 star anis
250 g basmati rice
500 ml chicken stock (hot)
Butter
S + P
EVOO


Preparation:
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Heat some EVOO in a large heavy-based pan over medium-high heat.
Add the cardamom pods and cook, stirring, for ~1 minute.
Add the onion with a pinch of salt and sweat over medium heat for ~5 minutes until soft.
Add the other spice and cook, stirring constantly, for a further 2 minutes.
Add the rice and stir into the mix in the pot. Let it get slightly translucide.
Add the stock and stir occasionally until just boiling. Reduce heat to a low setting.
Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
Let the rice rest a few minutes, remove the spices that have risen to the top of the rice and add a few knobs of butter and separate the grains with a fork.