Egyptian Rice With Spicy Tomato Sauce

Nasseh's Note:

This Egyptian recipe combines cooked rice with a spicy tomato sauce.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 1 -2 teaspoon harissa or 1 -2 teaspoon hot pepper paste

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
2. Heat the oil & saute the onion but do not let it brown. Add the rice to the pan & cook for 2 minutes or until the rice becomes translucent.
3. Place the rice, water, chicken stock, & spices in an ovenproof casserole dish. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
4. Heat the tomato sauce & harissa in a pan, add salt & pepper if needed. Serve the rice mixed with the spicy tomato sauce.

Reviews

[Jamilah's Kitchen]

I don't know any egyptians that cook with Harissa but I LOVE it lol. Very nice fast rice with lots of flavor. I cooked mine with sagouk and peppers and used can diced tomates because I didn't have tomato sauce on hand. DH was very happy.Thanks for a nice dish. Made for Ramadan Tag 09.

[montevinas]

Simple to make and very tasty! I have to make about three batches a day to keep my family satisfied! Just one adjustment: I don't often have harissa available and I also find it a bit too hot so I just add a little paprika and chili powder to the tomato mixture. Works out fine for all of us!