Indonesian Spiced Rice

Indonesian Spiced Rice

Recipe By : Bon Appetit August 1992

8 Preparation Time :

Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine

Indonesian Rice

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**RICE**

3 tablespoons peanut oil

1 large onion -- chopped

2 jalapeño chilies -- seeded but not

-- deveined minced

1 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pound long-grain white rice

2 cans chicken broth -- (14 1/2-ounce)

1/3 cup water

1 bay leaf

chopped green onion tops

**VEGETABLE STIR-FRY**

1 pound green beans -- trimmed

4 large carrots -- peeled sliced

-- medium-thin on

-- diagonal

1/2 small head red cabbage -- halved then cut -- crosswise into -- 1/2-inch-wide

-- pieces 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 fresh ginger slices

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 tablespoons canned chicken broth -- or water

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 teaspoons oriental sesame oil

For rice: Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add chopped o

nion and chilies and stir until onion is translucent, about 8 minutes. Mix tur

meric and ground cinnamon. Add rice and stir 2 minutes. Add chicken broth, wa

ter and bay leaf. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until liq

uid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Mound rice in center of platter. Sprinkle with green onions. Surround with st

ir-fried vegetables.

For stir-fry: Cook beans and carrots in large pot of boiling salted water until

4 minutes. Drain.

1 day ahead of t

ime. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)

Rinse cabbage and drain well just before cooking. Heat vegetable oil in wok or heavy large skillet over high heat. Add ginger; press and stir until aromatic

Add cabbage and stir to coat with oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Add broth, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 2 minutes. Uncover, increase hea t to high, add green beans and carrots and stir-fry until heated through. Mix in lime juice and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Discard g

inger and serve.

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Notes: Turmeric add color and chilies add heat to this superb side dish. Mound

it in the middle of the Vegetable Stir-fry.

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