Super tasty Tomato Rice & Tahdig recipe// Kanzo Rice Cake

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: regular rice

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while regular rice is more economical.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Canned tomatoes are convenient and can be less expensive than fresh, while puree offers a rich flavor.

Melt butter in a non-stick saucepan.

Season the butter with kobe salt and mix until well combined.

Add a few teaspoons of rose harissa and mix everything together until well combined.

Add chopped baby plum tomatoes and mix to allow flavors to fuse.

Add a little bit of olive oil for herbaceous flavor.

Taste and add more kobe salt if needed.

Wash jasmine rice until the water runs clear and add it to the mixture, mixing until well combined.

Stir-fry the mixture for about 3 to 5 minutes over medium to low heat.

Introduce water (or stock) to the mixture and add a bay leaf.

Steam for about 15 minutes, checking and adding about 2 tablespoons of water if needed, then cover with parchment paper.

Reduce heat to the lowest setting and leave for another 10 to 12 minutes.

After cooking, check for chunks of tomato and flavor permeating through the rice.

Turn the rice over to create a crust, ensuring to maintain medium to low heat throughout the cooking process.

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