Cumin Scented Rice

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: Cubano Fiesta

Recipe categories: Rice,
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- Cuisine : Cuban
- Technique : Sauteing
- Season : Fall , Spring , Summer , Winter

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Total Time:: 27 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 22 min

Yield:: 10 cups

Level:: Easy

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Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 cups uncooked basmati rice
2 small limes, juiced
6 cups cold water
2 teaspoons salt

Directions

Heat butter over medium heat in a large saucepan. When butter is melted, add cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.

Turn the heat to high and add the lime juice, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low for 15 minutes until water evaporates.

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By Pacifican

Pacifica, CA

on January 19, 2007
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This adds a nice little something to the meal of beans and ropa vieja.

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By panda85

Santa Barbara, CA

on January 25, 2006
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This recipe is good, but somewhat bland. I would use chicken broth instead. Also this recipe makes a huge amount of rice. For 6-8 servings 1 1/2 c basmati & 3 c broth are plenty.
Great complement to the Ropa Viega.

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By jtc2112_2215149

Dallas, TX

on November 27, 2005
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This was very good

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