Cooking Kazakh Garlic Rice in Vietnam - Kazakh Garlic Rice Cooking @ Street Food Festival in Vietnam

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrots and red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Add the soaked rice to the pot and stir for 2-3 minutes to toast the rice.

Pour in chicken broth and water, bringing to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in peas and chopped parsley.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

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