40 min · 4

Emirati rice with spice blend

Fragrant basmati rice cooked in ghee with our Arabic spice blend, ready to sit beside any family meal.

Ingredients

• 400 g basmati rice
• 2 tbsp Emirati ghee
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 2 tsp Arabic spice blend
• 1 tsp salt
• 700 ml hot water or stock

1. 1

   Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then soak for 20 minutes and drain.

2. 2

   Melt the ghee in a heavy pot over medium heat.

3. 3

   Fry the onion until soft and golden.

4. 4

   Stir in the spice blend for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the rice and stir gently to coat it in the ghee.

6. 6

   Pour in the hot water or stock, add the salt and bring to a boil.

7. 7

   Cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 15 minutes.

8. 8

   Rest off the heat for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.