THE CRIMSON GRAIN-SWELL

(Our Play on Mexican Red Rice)

THE CRIMSON GRAIN-SWELL

Ingredients: 300g Long-grain rice, 1 Onion (pureed), 2 cloves Garlic, 1 Carrot (minced), 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 tsp Salt, 2 tbsp Tomato purée, 600ml Chicken stock...

Ingredients

  • 300g Long-grain rice
  • 1 Onion (pureed)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Carrot (minced)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Tomato purée
  • 600ml Chicken stock

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry the dry rice in 2 tbsp oil until it turns a pale gold and smells nutty.
  2. The Architect Add onion, garlic, and carrot; sauté until the moisture is gone.
  3. The Bloom Add tomato purée and spices with a 40ml splash of stock; toast until the rice is stained deep red.
  4. The Swell Add remaining stock; simmer covered for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
  5. The Final Flourish Fluff with a fork and top with raw fresh peas and lime zest.

Cuisine: Mexican

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