I am sharing with you another inspired dish of mine. My fusion
Greek Pilaf medley, a one pot healthy rice dish consisting of nutritious
ingredients for that wholesome goodness. It is easy and takes less than an hour
to prepare. A perfect express meal if you are running out of ideas and need to
serve a guest on the spot, this would be a perfect dish to prepare and serve
with delight.
Serves 7
Ingredients
500g chicken breast - chopped
into small cubes
1 large carrot - chopped into small cubes
1 large yellow onion – diced into small cubes
1 cup frozen green peas (160g)
1 cup button mushrooms (120g) – diced into cubes
1 large potato – chopped into small cubes
28 pcs medium sized tiger prawns (shelled and peeled)
2 tbsp of sundried tomatoes – diced into cubes
4 cups basmati rice
Ingredients for Spice Mix
2 tbsp Moroccan seasoning
1 tsp cumin powder + 1 tsp
turmeric powder (combined together)
1 tbsp cracked peppercorns
1 tbsp garlic & ginger paste
2 tbsp extra virgin sesame oil
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 ½ tbsp thick soy sauce
1 tbsp pure honey
5-6 tbsp Canola oil &
Sunflower oil
Salt to taste
Ingredients for Garnish
1 lemon - sliced into rings
2 sprigs fresh corianders - chopped finely and sprinkled over the dish
1 mediuml red onion - caramelized and sprinkled over the dish
Preparation
1. Heat wok with oil, fry ginger & garlic paste & onions until a
little caramelized & golden brown.
2. Next, throw in carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, frozen peas and chicken. Saute
for 15 minutes.
3. After that, add prawns, sundried tomatoes, spice mix, sauces & salt.
Stir well for 10 minutes.
4. Then, add the washed rice, coriander leaves & stir until well combined
and fragrantful.
5. Add
in enough water for rice to cook for about 35 minutes.
6. Once, rice is cooked, throw in the caramelized onions, and stir until well
combined.
7. Finally, sprinkle chopped corianders & lemon slices. And, your
dish is ready to be served!
Tips:
1. The dish can be served with a homemade spicy sauce or raita (salad) to
enhance the flavors.
2. Also, a clear soup by the sides works well with this dish like a
beancurd and fishball soup.
Chef Kristen's Quote: Good Food is Good Mood, the Belly rules the
Mind!
