Hairy Bikers Pilau Rice Recipe
Making the perfect Hairy Bikers Pilau Rice Recipe is very simple. This Hairy Bikers Pilau Rice Recipe brings bold flavor to your table.
Equipment
- Large Heavy Pan with Lid
- Measuring Cups
- Fine Mesh Siev
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice 300 G
- Vegetable Oil 1 Tbsp
- Small Onion 1
- Whole Cardamom Pods 4
- Whole Cinnamon Stick 1
- Whole Cloves 2
- Turmeric 1 Tsp
- Vegetable Stock 600 ML
- Salt 1 Pinch
Instructions
- Wash the rice in a sieve under cold water. Keep rinsing until the water runs very clear. This removes the starch that makes rice sticky.
- Heat the oil in your large heavy pan. Add the onion and cook until it is soft. Do not let the onion turn brown or burnt.
- Add the cardamom pods, cloves, and the cinnamon stick. Stir them in the warm oil for one minute. This releases the natural oils and smells from spices.
- Stir in the turmeric and the washed basmati rice. Coat every grain of rice in the yellow oil. This ensures the color is even and very bright.
- Pour in the hot vegetable stock and add salt. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat. Stir it once to make sure nothing sticks.
- Turn the heat down to the lowest setting possible. Put the lid on the pan very tightly now. Let it simmer undisturbed for exactly ten minutes.
- Take the pan off the heat after ten minutes. Keep the lid on for five more minutes. This steam finish makes the rice very light.
- Remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Take out the whole spices if you wish. Your perfect pilau rice is now ready to serve.
Notes
- Always wash your rice until the water is clear.
- Do not lift the lid while the rice steams.
- Use a heavy pot to prevent the bottom burning.
- Measure the stock and rice very carefully every time.
- Let the rice rest before you start fluffing it.
- Use fresh spices for the strongest and best aroma.
- Fry the spices first to wake up the flavors.
- Salt the water well so the rice tastes great.