NOTHING MUCH IN THE CUPBOARD IRAQI RICE MEAL (GLUTEN FREE, VEGET

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Nothing Much in the Cupboard Iraqi Rice Meal (Gluten Free, Veget image

When you don't have much on hand in your Iraqi cupboard this is a delicious basic meal that DH, DD (toddler) and I enjoy! Many women enjoy date syrup a lot while pregnant and this is good for a nonirritating the stomach, meal. Amounts are approximate.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 2 Plates, 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white basmati rice, washed and soaked as much as needed depending on quality
2 cups water
sea salt, to taste
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided (butter is essential, oil or margarine is not to be subbed here)
3 whole cardamom pods, crushed slightly to open a bit
1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder (It's really for colour)
scant 1/2 cup date molasses (dibis tamar in Middle Eastern shops)
balkan yogurt, to serve

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tbs butter in pot to cook rice, add spices and stir until fragrant, add drained rice and stir carefully to coat making sure not to break grains (depending on rices quality).
  • Add water to rice in desired amount, add sea salt to taste, bring to a boil and cook until done.
  • Turn off burner and leave top on 5 minutes or more.
  • Melt remaining butter in a small pan, add dibis and warm and mix together.
  • Serve rice with the butter mixed with dibis in a bowl and Balkan yogurt stirred until smooth in another.
  • Eat with a bit of both added over the rice.
  • Enjoy!

Sachin Jadhav
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This recipe seems like it would be too spicy for me.


John Hegarty
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I'm not sure about the combination of flavors, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Zodwa Gumede
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This recipe looks easy to follow. I'm confident I can make it.


Gddc Gdd
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I love Iraqi food. This rice meal looks like a must-try.


clinton bellas
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This dish looks so flavorful. I can't wait to give it a try.


Ghulam Mohi u Din
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes. This one looks promising.


Asabe Lawal
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This looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


U Malange
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Hacker Hacker
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This Iraqi rice meal is a great way to use up leftover rice.


Comfort Richard
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I will definitely be making this again!


Simeon Mainge
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. I loved the crispy onions on top.


Vianca Johnson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover rice. I'll definitely be making it again.


nkechi enekwechi
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This Iraqi rice meal was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Spiritual connections
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge hit with my family. Everyone loved the crispy onions on top. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Ntswaki Sithole
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This dish was so easy to make and so delicious. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again!


mohamed Abdi mohamed Egal
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. The Iraqi rice meal was delicious and filling. I'll definitely be making it again!


Ann Wanjiku
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This Iraqi rice meal was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so flavorful. I especially loved the crispy onions on top. Thanks for sharing this recipe!