Jeera Fried Rice

Jeera Fried Rice
Need a gluten free and vegan side dish? Jeera Fried Rice could be an amazing recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 334 calories. This recipe serves 3. It is an inexpensive recipe for fans of Chinese food. A mixture of bay leaf, ground cinnamon, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour.

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Wash rice well and soak in 2 1/2 cups salted water for 30 min.
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Heat oil in a heavy or nonstick pan.
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Add onions and fry till dark brown.
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Drain onions and set aside, but reserve the oil.
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In the same oil, stir fry cumin, peppercorns, and bay leaf for a few seconds.
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Drain rice reserving the water and add the rice to the frying pan.
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Add sugar, stir gently, fry till rice is light brown.
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Add clove-cinnamon powder, stir.
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Add salt water (previously drained) and bring to a boil.
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Simmer covered until rice is the cooked and the water evaporates. Rice should not be sticky when finished. Spoon the onions on top to serve.
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Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. The Essay Chenin Blanc Blend with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 12 dollars per bottle.
Essay Chenin Blanc Blend
Essay Chenin Blanc Blend
Old, bush-vine chenin blanc was used as the anchor of this wine and gives it its intense fruitiness and refreshing acidity. The viognier adds floral and spicy notes and a soft, appealing richness to the palate. Perfect with grilled seafood and chicken.
DifficultyHard
Ready In1 h
Servings3
Health Score5
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