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Somali Spiced Rice (Bariis)

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DinnerSomali⏱ 40 minServes 4EasyForkwise original⭐ Star recipe · PlusGluten-freeEgg-freeDairy-freeLactose-freeVeganVegetarianNut-free
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked 20 minutes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick

…and 6 more ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked 20 minutes
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamom pods
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 cups water
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 1½ tsp salt

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a heavy pot and fry the onion until golden. Remove half for garnish.
  2. Add the whole spices and cumin and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the drained rice and stir for 2 minutes, then add the water and salt and bring to the boil.
  4. Cover and cook on very low heat for 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes, then fluff and top with the reserved onion and the raisins.

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