The dish is really easy. I use a combination of basil and parsley, but you can experiment with other herb combinations too. The braising method gives the rice a nice texture and makes it more flavourful than plain rice.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, very finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 200 g long grain rice
- 200 g frozen peas
- 400 ml roughly boiling water, or double the volume of water to rice
- 2 x chicken Oxo cubes, crushed
- salt
- pepper, lots
- 2 tbsp cold cubed salted butter
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat the 3 tbsp of oil and add the onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the rice and coat well with the oil and onions, then add the peas.
- Add the boiling water and sprinkle in the Oxo cubes; stir and bring back to the boil.
- Turn down the heat really low and cook for 14 minutes.
- Once cooked, stir well, add the butter, basil and parsley, re-season, and leave for 5 minutes covered.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Facts
Simple Braised Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
389
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
10
g
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
537
mg
23
%
Potassium
262
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
1010
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
28
mg
34
%
Calcium
53
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
