This rice dish full of vegetables is very simply flavourd but is a nice side dish to complement the main dish:)
Ingredients for 3 servings
180g Basmati&wild rice (rinsed)
1/3 cup red bell pepper
1/3 cup carrot
1/3 cup red onion
1/4 cup raisins
360ml water
1tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup parsley
Lemon juice and some salt to taste
Step1
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and fry the onions first.
Step2
Add the rest of the veggies ,then raisins.
Stir-fry them for about 3 minutes.
Step3
Add rinsed rice into the pan , stir-sry them before adding water.
Step4
Add all the water and some salt.(about 0.5tsp)
Bring to a boil over high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low.Let it simmer with a lid for 8mins or so.
(If the lid does not have a steam hole, leave a slight gap.)
Step5
Once the rice has absorbed the water, turn off the heat and steam for another 5mins with a lid.
Finally, add lemon juice and herbs to taste.