Organic Basmati Rice - White - Left Coast Organics

Basmati rice is indigenous to India and Pakistan. Its distinct fragrance is from the naturally occurring chemical 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP). This aroma compound is also found in jasmine rice, pandan spice, etc.

Recipe:

Spiced Lamb-and-Rice Dressing with Chickpeas

Ingredients:

Organic white basmati rice

Product Status:

Certified Organic

Organic Certifying Body:

Pro-Cert

Country of Origin:

USA

Allergen Information:

For packaged bulk items read the label for applicable allergen warning

RECIPE: Spiced Lamb-and-Rice Dressing with Chickpeas

Ingredients:

1 ½ Tbl unsalted butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 lb ground lamb
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cardamom
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1 ½ C white basmati rice
2 C chickpeas, drained
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 C turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 C water
1 Tbl extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 C pine nuts

Instructions:

In a large saucepan, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the lamb, garlic, cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice. Cook, stirring, until the lamb is no longer pink and the liquid has evaporated, about 4 minutes. Add the rice and chickpeas along with 2 teaspoons of salt and a pinch of pepper and cook, stirring, until evenly coated. Add the stock and water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small skillet. Add the pine nuts and cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until browned, about 4 minutes. Transfer the pine nuts to a plate and season with salt.
Fluff the rice and transfer it to a bowl. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts over the dressing and serve.

Cooking Instructions

Rinse 1 cup of rice.
Boil 1 ½ C water and pinch of salt. Add rice.
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and serve.

Organic Basmati Rice – White