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Africa
African Vegetable Rice
From my personal
Authentic Recipe Collection
This recipe is
easy to make, and can be made in less than an hour. A vegetarian recipe that can be made Vegan by substituting oil for butter.
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This tasty dish
from West Africa can make an ideal light meal. Try with a lentil soup or dal or
plain yogurt.
Ingredients
- Serves 2-3
12 oz. [2 cups] long-grain rice, washed, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes and drained
1 1/4 pints [3 1/8 cups] water
2 teaspoons salt
2 oz. [1/4 cup] butter
1 Medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, blanched, peeled and chopped
I large red pepper, white pith removed, seeded and finely
chopped
2 celery stalks, trimmed and finely chopped
4 oz. broccoli, trimmed and chopped
4 oz. mushrooms, wiped clean and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
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Preparation
1. Put
the rice in a large saucepan. Pour over the water and add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt.
2. Place the pan over moderately high heat and bring
the water to the boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and simmer the rice for 15 to
20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove
the pan from the heat and set aside.
3. In a large frying-pan, melt the butter over
moderate heat. When the foam subsides, add the onion and fry, stirring occasionally, for 5
to 7 minutes or until it is soft and translucent but not brown. Add the tomatoes, red
pepper, celery and broccoli. Fry, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until the
vegetables begin to soften. Add the mushrooms to the pan and fry, stirring frequently, for
a further 3 minutes. Season with the remaining salt and the cayenne.
4. Add the rice to the pan and stir the mixture until
it is combined. Cook, stirring frequently, for a further 10 minutes or until the mixture
is thoroughly heated through.
Remove the
pan from the heat and serve at once.
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