Kenz
Culinary Explorer
Want something good for the weekend? Try this!
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (such as diced carrots, bell peppers, and peas)
- 1 cup diced chicken breast or tofu (optional)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder and cook for a minute to toast the spices.
- Add the mixed vegetables and diced chicken or tofu to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and the chicken or tofu is cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to coat it with the curry mixture.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and taste for seasoning, adjusting as needed.
- Serve the curry rice hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.