Bukhari Rice Recipe | Arabic Bukhari Rice with Meat | How to make Bukhari Rice at Home

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: medium-grain rice

Quinoa offers a healthier protein option, while medium-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs provide a cost-effective alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while peanuts are a more economical choice.

Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

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

Sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in spices and salt, stirring to coat chicken evenly.

Add water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cover and cook until chicken is tender, about 25-30 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; add drained rice to the pot.

Stir in carrots, raisins, and additional water if needed.

Cover and cook until rice is fluffy and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and return chicken on top before serving.

Garnish with toasted almonds and serve warm.

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