Best 3 Riz Au Cari Curried Rice Recipes

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**Riz au cari: A flavorful Mauritian delight**

Riz au cari, also known as Mauritian curried rice, is a delectable dish that embodies the vibrant culinary heritage of Mauritius, an island nation located in the Indian Ocean. This one-pot meal is a harmonious blend of fragrant rice, aromatic spices, and a medley of vegetables, meat, or seafood. The use of Mauritian cari powder, a unique blend of spices like turmeric, cumin, coriander, and fenugreek, imparts a distinctive flavor and vibrant color to the dish. Riz au cari is a beloved dish in Mauritius, often served at family gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions. This versatile dish can be tailored to suit diverse dietary preferences, with options for vegetarian, chicken, beef, or seafood variations.

**Recipes:**

1. **Classic Riz au Cari:** This recipe serves as the foundation for a traditional Mauritian curried rice dish. It features step-by-step instructions for preparing the fragrant rice, sautéing the aromatics and spices, and simmering the flavorful curry sauce.

2. **Vegetarian Riz au Cari:** This variation caters to those who prefer a meatless option. It showcases a delightful combination of fresh vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, green beans, and peas, cooked in a flavorful curry sauce.

3. **Chicken Riz au Cari:** This recipe highlights the harmonious marriage of tender chicken pieces with aromatic spices and vegetables. The chicken is предварительно-marinated overnight to infuse it with succulent flavors before being added to the flavorful curry sauce.

4. **Beef Riz au Cari:** This variation showcases the richness of beef, cooked until fall-apart tender in a robust curry sauce. The recipe guides you through selecting the appropriate cut of beef and provides detailed instructions for achieving the perfect balance of flavors.

5. **Seafood Riz au Cari:** This recipe celebrates the bounty of the sea, featuring a vibrant array of seafood, including shrimp, mussels, and calamari, cooked in a flavorful curry sauce. It offers tips for selecting the freshest seafood and ensuring it remains tender and succulent during the cooking process.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED RICE



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I've been cooking this simple rice dish for more than 40 years. The pleasant curry flavor is especially nice with roasted chicken, turkey or duck, making it the perfect addition to a holiday spread.-Bess Placha, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
3 cups chicken broth
3/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram, thyme and sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute rice and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 18-22 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 626mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CURRIED RICE



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I ate a version of this rice as an accompaniment to a few deep-fried paddles of Australian crab, sitting at the kitchen counter of Paul Carmichael's excellent Momofuku Seiobo in Sydney. It tasted of a world far away, of Mr. Carmichael's childhood in Barbados, in the Lesser Antilles, where influences of Africa, India, China and Britain combine in the food: the grains fried in butter scented with murky yellow curry powder, warm and fragrant, and flavored with fiery minced habanero and a salty punch of soy and oyster sauces. I sighed when I finished and asked for a recipe. I've been messing with it ever since. Please note: You'll end up with more curry paste than you'll need to season the rice, even if you season aggressively. Refrigerate the extra to make the dish a second time (it keeps well), or to enliven ground meat for a Caribbean-ish version of sloppy joes, even just to improve a bowl of instant ramen.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     grains and rice, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 to 4 servings, plus additional curry paste

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons canola or other neutral oil
5 fresh curry leaves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 shallots, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce, plus additional as needed
1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce, plus additional as needed
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 to 2 habanero chiles, seeded and minced
3 cups cooked white rice, cooled
2 limes, 1 juiced and 1 quartered

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, and add to it the black pepper and white pepper. Toast, shaking the pan occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the curry powder, shake again and toast for 1 minute more. Scrape the toasted-curry-powder blend into a small bowl using a rubber spatula, and set aside.
  • Add the oil to the skillet, and swirl it around. When it shimmers, add the curry leaves, and fry, 1 minute. Stir in 4 tablespoons butter. When it melts, add the shallots and garlic. Lower the heat, and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallots are soft and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Raise the heat to medium. Stir in the toasted-curry-powder blend, followed by 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce and the sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add habanero to taste, then adjust the levels of soy sauce and oyster sauce if you want to go a little saltier or sweeter. Scrape the curry paste into the small bowl.
  • To finish the dish, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, and heat over medium-high. When the butter melts and foams, flake the rice into it, and allow it to crisp slightly, then stir a few heaping tablespoons of curry paste into the rice to season to taste. Finish with lime juice to taste, and serve with lime wedges alongside fried fish, stewed chicken, goat or lamb, or just on its own. Transfer remaining curry paste to a lidded container. Let cool, cover and refrigerate up to 1 month.

RIZ AU CARI (CURRIED RICE)



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 small portions

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 cup rice
1 1/2 cups fresh or canned chicken broth

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add the curry powder, bay leaf, salt, pepper and rice, stirring to coat the grains.
  • Add the broth and cover. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for exactly 17 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 110, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 188 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips for Making Curried Rice:

  • Use high-quality rice. Basmati rice is a good choice because it cooks up light and fluffy.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking. This will remove any starch that could make the rice sticky.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot. This will help to distribute heat evenly and prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Add the spices to the pot before adding the rice. This will allow the spices to bloom and release their flavor.
  • Stir the rice frequently while it is cooking. This will help to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the grains to absorb the remaining liquid and become fluffy.

Conclusion:

Curried rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can also be made ahead of time and reheated. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy meal or a more elaborate dish to impress your guests, curried rice is a great option. With its fragrant spices and flavorful sauce, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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