Spicy Mediterranean Anchovy Rice
🌟Main ingredient:Anchovies
✨secondary ingredients: basmati-rice and paper
⏱️Cooking time: 240 minutes
🌶️Spice level: Spicy
👨👩👦👦Number of diners: 2-4 Dinners
Ingredients
200g
basmati
rice
6
anchovy
fillets
2
tablespoons
olive
oil
1
small
onion,
chopped
2
cloves
garlic,
minced
1
red
chili
pepper,
sliced
1
teaspoon
paprika
1/2
teaspoon
cayenne
pepper
1/2
teaspoon
dried
oregano
1/2
teaspoon
dried
thyme
1
cup
vegetable
broth
Salt
and
pepper
to
taste
Fresh
parsley
for
garnish
Cooking steps
1. Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly and soak in water for 30 minutes.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and sliced chili pepper. Saute for 1-2 minutes.
5. Add the anchovy fillets to the pan and cook until they melt into the mixture, stirring continuously.
6. Sprinkle paprika, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, and dried thyme over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
7. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Stir to coat the rice with the anchovy mixture.
8. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
9. Cover the pan and let the rice cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir gently.
11. Remove from heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes.
12. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
13. Serve the spicy Mediterranean anchovy rice with a side of mixed greens or a simple cucumber and tomato salad.
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