NASI BIRYANI (CELEBRATION RICE) - RECIPE FROM BRUNEI 🇧🇳

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: jasmine rice

Brown rice is more nutritious, while jasmine rice is often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are usually cheaper than breasts.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pot and fry the sliced shallots until golden, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels, leaving the oil in the pot.

Add the minced shallots, ginger, and garlic. Saute for two minutes or until fragrant.

Add the water and bring to a boil, then add the rice and yogurt. Stir until well blended.

Now add the tomato, cilantro, nuts, and chile. Return to a boil, then cover and simmer over a very low flame for 40 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Garnish with the fried shallots.

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