Our Iraqi "timman" -- Rice
photo by Annacia
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 6
- Serves:
-
4-5
ingredients
- 3 cups basmati rice
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 2 1⁄2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons dehydrated onion
directions
- 1. dump oil into pot, heat on medium high.
- 2. add dry rice, salt. saute about a minute or so. do not stir it after this point.
- 3. add the water, and turmeric. as i said, no exact amount. fill the pot and cover the rice about 1/2" with the water.
- 4. allow to come to a rapid boil, and then reduce the heat to medium/low (or about a 3).
- 5. cover the pot, and do not open for at least 30 minutes.
- to serve, dump the pot upside down on a serving platter. the "hikaka" will be on the top of your rice. it's just crispy "over cooked" rice, but it's unbelieveably delicious :).
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Reviews
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This was made to accompany Recipe #437898. I loved t and will use this rice again. I did use a bit less turmeric for personal taste and as with the chef I don't measure water either and cooked it just as she does. It's a beautiful color, delicious and cooks just the same as plain rice. Whats not to love? Made for PAC, Spring 2011.