Spiced White Rice

Submitted by HisPixie

"Food Network Magazine. I haven't made it yet but I think I'll cut back on the salt."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1⁄4 red onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt (I'll use less)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 cup beer
• 1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil (I'll use coconut oil)
• 2 cups long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup frozen peas and carrot, thawed

directions

1. Puree cilantro, red onion, garlic cloves, beer, kosher salt and cumin in a blender.
2. Fry the mixture in a pot with a few tablespoons of oil, stirring, until fragrant, 5 minutes.
3. Add the long-grain rice; stir until glossy.
4. Add chicken broth and simmer for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in thawed frozen peas and carrots; let sit 5 minutes.