THE SPICED CORN-GRAINS

(Our Play on Mexican Style Spiced Rice)

THE SPICED CORN-GRAINS

Ingredients: 300g Long-grain rice, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Garlic powder, 1 small onion (minced), 100g Sweetcorn, 600ml Chicken stock, 1 tbsp Tomato purée...

Ingredients

  • 300g Long-grain rice
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 small onion (minced)
  • 100g Sweetcorn
  • 600ml Chicken stock
  • 1 tbsp Tomato purée

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Fry dry rice in oil for 2 minutes until it smells nutty and turns pale gold.
  2. The Architect Add onion and corn; sauté until soft.
  3. The Bloom Add tomato purée and spices with a 30ml splash of stock; fry until every grain is stained yellow.
  4. The Swell Add remaining stock; simmer covered for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with raw fresh coriander and a dusting of chili powder.

Cuisine: Mexican

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