Portuguese Rice

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INGREDIENTS

1 Cup of rice1 teaspoon Tumeric powder4-5 Saffron threads1 teaspoon Egg yellow food colouringMushroom, sliced in half Grilled chicken, shredded (can skip to make rice as a side)1 teaspoon Coconut oil2tbs ButterSmall Onion, dicedGreen Chillies, finely chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon Smoked Red Chilli flakes1 teaspoon Portuguese spice (I used paprika) 1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground black pepper4 Tosp Portuguese sauceAirfried potato wedges (optional)Garlic herbs or chives to garnish

METHOD

1. Rinse and boil rice for 10mins, add tumeric, salt and saffron to the water. 2. Drain the water and set aside.3. Heat oil and butter in a skillet on medium heat, add the onion, saute until translucent then add the garlic, chilli and mushroom, saute for 5mins4. Now add the chicken, spices, the sauce and stiry fry for 3-4 minutes.5. Finally add the food colouring to the cooked rice, fluff the rice with a fork and then gently combine the rice with the other ingredients.6. Stir fry the rice for 3-5 minutes. Adjust seasoning, top with airfried or deep fried potato wedges. garnish with garlic herbs/chives. Serve immediately.

INFO & TIPS

I served it as a side with fish
Left out chicken

POSTED ON

02 Sep 2024

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