HOW TO COOK EGYPTIAN ONION RICE#onion rice#how to#rice#

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while canola oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is a lighter option, while water with seasoning is economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free, while margarine is a cost-effective substitute.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Seeds offer similar crunch and nutrition, while dried fruit adds sweetness.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add rice and stir to coat with oil and onions, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves, cumin, coriander, and cardamom.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in butter, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.

Garnish with toasted nuts and raisins before serving.

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