Festive Rice || Holiday Rice Dish- Episode 307

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: water + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is a plant-based alternative, while thighs are more affordable.

Start by melting unsalted butter in a heavy bottom pot.

Add chicken stock to the melted butter and bring to a rolling boil.

Add washed jasmine rice to the boiling chicken stock and mix well.

Lower the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot, and allow the rice to steam until fluffy and fully cooked.

Once the rice is done, transfer it to a bowl or tray to cool down.

In another heavy bottom pot, melt more unsalted butter over medium-low heat.

Add chopped garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 10 seconds.

Add chopped celery and chopped onions, sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Stir in sliced almonds and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute to soak up flavors.

Add dried cranberries and golden raisins, sauté for 1-2 minutes to soften them up.

Add the cooled rice to the pot with the sautéed ingredients.

Add grated carrots to the rice mixture.

Season with dried Italian seasoning, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Stir everything well and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fully incorporated.

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