Fragrant chilli and almond rice Recipe

Fragrant chilli and almond rice Recipe

  • 150g/5½oz jasmine rice
  • 400ml/14fl oz chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 25g/1oz butter
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • ½ red chilli, chopped
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 50g/2oz toasted flaked almonds, to serve
  1. In a pan, cook the rice in the stock for about ten minutes, or until tender. Drain off any excess liquid.
  2. Heat the oil and butter in a frying pan and gently fry the onion and chilli until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the cooked rice to the pan and stir in the chopped herbs.
  3. Pack the rice into a small bowl and invert onto a serving plate. Tap gently and lift the bowl off. Scatter the toasted almonds over the top and serve.
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