Best 3 Challow White Rice Recipes

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**Challow White Rice: A Delectable Journey Through Culinary Traditions**

Challow white rice, also known as steamed white rice, is a staple food in many cultures worldwide. Its simple yet versatile nature has made it a culinary cornerstone, enjoyed for its fluffy texture, subtle flavor, and ability to complement a wide range of dishes. This article takes you on a delectable journey through the world of challow white rice, presenting a collection of recipes that showcase its diverse culinary applications. From classic steamed rice to aromatic coconut rice, savory fried rice to sweet sticky rice, these recipes highlight the versatility and global appeal of this humble grain. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventures, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and inspiration to create mouthwatering challow white rice dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHALLOW (WHITE RICE)



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Make and share this Challow (White Rice) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darkhunter

Categories     Rice

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
6 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cooking oil
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds, whole (to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons cardamom (finely ground)

Steps:

  • Begin rinsing the rice 1/2 hour before you are ready to start cooking it. Place the rice in a large fine sieve. Run under cold water, shaking the grains, until the water runs clear.
  • Drain well and place in large bowl. Fill the bowl with cold water over the level of the rice. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Add the water to a Dutch oven and sprinkle with a little of the salt. Bring the water to a boil. Drain the rice and add the additional water to the pot.
  • Stir in the rice all at once and stir one time. Bring back to a boil and cook about 7 minutes, or until rice is soft to the bite. Drain and return to pot.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the remaining salt in hot water. Add the oil to the salt water and mix well. Add this mixture to the rice, using a back and forth motion, until the rice is covered.
  • Add the cumin seeds and cardamom.
  • Using a wide, flat wooden spoon, mix by lifting a section of the rice and shaking back into the pot. Repeat until the whole mixture is covered with oil and the spices have been well mixed throughout the rice.
  • Bring the rice into a slight mound in the middle of the pot. With the spoon handle, make 4 holes around the outer edge of the mound, and one in the center. The rice needs these holes for ventilation.
  • Place the tight fitting lid on the pot and place in oven. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the rice sit inside the cooling oven for 20-30 minutes.
  • Uncover and mix as you did previously, by shaking sections of the rice back into the pot until the grains are separated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.3, Fat 2.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1175.7, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.5

CHALLAW (CARDAMOM AND CUMIN BASMATI RICE)



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The Afghan Australian cookbook author Durkhanai Ayubi emphasizes that a distinctive quality of challaw - a simple Afghan dish - is the elongated and separate grains of white basmati rice. She shared this recipe from her mother, Farida Ayubi, for this fragrant and comforting pot of rice in their cookbook "Parwana: Recipes and Stories From an Afghan Kitchen." In this preparation, the rice is first parboiled and then steamed and scented with cardamom pods and cumin seeds. It is worthy of a celebratory feast, alongside saucy dishes like sabzi, but easy enough for weeknight meals.

Provided by Naz Deravian

Categories     dinner, grains and rice, side dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups white basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 1 hour
Salt
1 teaspoon green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower or grapeseed oil

Steps:

  • In a large pot with a lid, bring 8 1/2 cups water to a boil over high heat. Meanwhile, drain the rice in a large fine-mesh sieve or colander and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt or fine salt) to the boiling water. Boil uncovered, until the grains seem to have doubled in length, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan or kettle, bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil and keep at a simmer. Place the cardamom pods on a cutting board and lightly crack them with the side of a large knife.
  • Drain the parboiled rice in the sieve or colander and return the rice to the pot. Add the cracked cardamom pods and any seeds that may have popped out, the cumin seeds and 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt or fine salt). Mix gently to combine, taking care to not break the rice grains. Drizzle with the oil and the just-boiled water from the saucepan, and stir gently to coat the rice.
  • Cover the pot and cook over high heat until steam escapes from beneath the lid, 3 to 6 minutes. This is a critical step in preparing the rice to avoid overcooking it. Once you see the steam, reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender and all the water is gone, another 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

HOW TO MAKE RICE: AFGHAN CHALLOW IS THE WAY



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Afghan Kabuli pualo is our national dish. But, we don't make that every day. Challow is our go-to everyday rice.

Provided by Mirriam Seddiq

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 Cups of Long Grain Rice
Vegetable Oil
Water
Salt
1 Teaspoon of Cumin

Steps:

  • First you must rinse your rice. After bowl is filled with rice, add water to the brim of the bowl. Run your hands through the rice thoroughly and and then strain the water out. You will notice it is very cloudy. Then, fill rice bowl again with water and repeat these steps. You will do this until the water is almost clear. Then let the rice soak in the water for 30 minutes - 4 hours.
  • After it has soaked, add salt to large pot of water and bring to a boil. Salt generously. Once boiling, add the rice. Let the rice cook for 5-7 minutes.
  • After the rice has cooked, drain the rice.
  • While the rice is draining you want to prepare two pots on your oven. (Pot A and Pot B). In Pot A, the pot you just dumped the rice out of, add 2 tablespoons of oil. You want to heat that pan until all the water has evaporated from when you cooked the rice.
  • In Pot B add 1/2 Cup of water, 1 Tablespoon of Oil, and 1 Teaspoon of Cumin seed. Head that mixture up.
  • p id="instruction-step-6″>6. Back to Pot A, add your drained rice. Now, pour the mixture from Pot B and pour over the top of Pot A of rice.
  • p id="instruction-step-7″>7. In your pot of rice, make holes in rice for steam to escape. (watch video)
  • p id="instruction-step-8″>8. Now, cover your pot with aluminum foil. Next, put the lid on it. Finally, add your towel. (watch the video)
  • p id="instruction-step-9″>9. Cook covered rice on stovetop, med-low heat, for 30 minutes.

Tips

- Choose the right rice variety: Medium-grain white rice is the conventional choice for making challah rice. Basmati rice or jasmine rice can also be used to create fragrant challah rice. - Rinse the rice: Rinsing the rice removes the excess starch and helps to prevent the rice from getting sticky. - Use the correct water-to-rice ratio: The water-to-rice ratio is important for achieving the perfect consistency. For every cup of rice, use 1.5 cups of water. - Add salt and oil: Salt and oil enhance the flavor of the rice. Add a teaspoon of salt and a tablespoon of oil to the water before boiling the rice. - Cook the rice: Bring the water to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer the rice for 18 to 20 minutes. - Let the rice rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before fluffing it with a fork. This will help the rice to absorb the remaining water and prevent it from becoming mushy.

Conclusion

Challah white rice is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish or used in various rice-based recipes. It is a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. When making challah rice, there are a few tips to keep in mind to ensure the perfect consistency and flavor. These tips include rinsing the rice, using the correct water-to-rice ratio, adding salt and oil, cooking the rice properly, and letting it rest before serving. With these tips in mind, you can easily make challah white rice that is fluffy, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

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