Somali Rice Pilaf (Bariis Fahfah)
35 Minutes
African
Serves: 4
Enjoy some culture and eat it too! Try out this simple yet flavorful Somali recipe for Bariis Fahfah – aromatic rice cooked with broth and spices.
Ingredients
2 cups Royal® Chef’s Secret Extra Long Grain Basmati Rice
2 Tablespoons GrapeOla® Grapeseed Oil
2 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt
4 whole cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
5 black peppercorns
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 cup raisins
3 cups vegetable stock
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, onions and salt. Sauté the onions until soft.
- Add cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, cumin and raisins. Sauté until fragrant.
- Add rice and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork. Garnish with onions and raisins and a pinch of saffron.
