Apricot and Quail Egg BBQ Basmati Rice

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🌟Main ingredient:Basmati rice

✨secondary ingredients: apricot and quail-eggs

⏱️Cooking time: 240 minutes

🌶️Spice level: Mild

👨‍👩‍👦‍👦Number of diners: Couple

Ingredients

  • 1

    cup

    basmati

    rice

  • 2

    cups

    water

  • 8

    quail

    eggs

  • 6

    dried

    apricots,

    chopped

  • 2

    tbsp

    BBQ

    sauce

  • 1

    tsp

    salt

  • 1/2

    tsp

    black

    pepper

  • 1

    tbsp

    butter

Cooking steps

  • In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add basmati rice. Cook for 20 minutes until rice is tender.

  • In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add quail eggs. Cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and peel the eggs.

  • In a skillet, melt butter and add chopped apricots. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

  • Add BBQ sauce to the skillet and stir to combine with apricots.

  • Add cooked rice to the skillet and mix well. Season with salt and black pepper.

  • Gently place peeled quail eggs on top of the rice mixture, cover the skillet, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

  • Serve the Apricot and Quail Egg BBQ Basmati Rice hot with a side of steamed greens.

  • Enjoy!

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