2 cups
basmati rice, soaked for at least 1 hour and drained
(400 g)
2 ½ cups
hot water
(600 mL)
1 drop
red food coloring, mixed with 1 teaspoon of water
3 drops
orange food coloring, mixed with 1 teaspoon of water
¼ cup
raisin
(40 g)
Rice Topping
1
large russet potato, cut into 1/4-in (6-mm) thick matchsticks and patted dry
⅛ teaspoon
orange food coloring, mixed with 1/2 teaspoon of water
oil, for frying
1
medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
½
red bell pepper, sliced
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Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Make the xawaash: In a medium bowl, combine the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, and nutmeg. Set aside.
Heat a medium oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, onion, tomato, garlic, and cinnamon stick. Cook until the onions have softened slightly, 5-6 minutes.
Season with salt, then add the vegetable stock cube and cilantro. Cook for 1 minute, breaking up the stock cube.
Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the xawaash and soaked rice. Cook for about 3 minutes so rice grains lightly toast.
Pour in the hot water and increase the heat to high to bring to a boil. Cover the pot, transfer to the oven, and bake for 20 minutes. Check periodically to be sure the rice has enough water.
Remove the cooked rice from the oven and drizzle the red and orange food colorings on top. Gently mix so there are different colored grains.
Sprinkle the raisins over the hot rice, cover, and set aside.
To prepare the topping, mix the potatoes with the orange food coloring in a medium bowl (wear gloves to avoid stained fingers!).
Heat about 1 inch ( 2 cm) of oil in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the potatoes and cook for 5-6 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
In the same oil, fry the onion slices until browned and crispy, 2-3 minutes. Add the red peppers cooking for an additional minute. Drain on paper towels.
To assemble the rice, transfer the pilaf to a large serving platter. Top with the fried potatoes, crispy onions, and red bell peppers.
Enjoy!
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sabrina.redzuan
I LOVE THIS RECIPE SO MUCH. I didn’t bake because I don’t have an oven, but it turns out well and delicious too!! Definitely going to make it again!
2018-08-21T10:30:16ZHelpful (3)
Mary Bunatal
This was amazing, Amal! I’m from Ghana and Kenya and have had my fair share of food throughout the continent but this has to be one of my favorite dishes! I absolutely loved this recipe and it turned out amazing! The Xawaash spice blend was so tasty and in perfect moderation- I’ll be making this again this weekend for my family! Thank you!
2018-08-29T05:33:51ZHelpful (2)
Djamila Snow
You love fried rice ? Just do it !
2018-09-27T23:55:57ZHelpful (1)
Keyasha Peacock
I added vegan meatballs and chose not to use the food coloring.
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