Tomato Basil Rice
Recipe video above. This is a copycat of the Tomato Basil Rice convenience packs sold at supermarkets. It's a seasoned rice flavoured enough that you can eat it plain. Ideal served on the side of many mains! Makes 3 cups of cooked rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil ((or butter))
- 2 g arlic cloves (, finely chopped)
- 1/2 brown onion (, finely chopped)
- 1 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1 cup (180g) long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1))
- 1 3/4 cups (435 ml) chicken broth (, full salt (or Veg broth))
- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp paprika (, sweet or normal (not smoked))
- 1 tsp sugar ((any))
- 1 sprig of basil with leaves
- 1/3 cup finely chopped basil
Steps
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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent, 2 - 3 minutes. Add basil and cook for 20 seconds - don't let it burn.
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Add remaining ingredients except basil. Mix until tomato paste is dissolved.
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Crush basil sprig in hand, drop on surface then push in (leave on surface, don't stir).
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Cover and bring to simmer, then immediately turn down heat to medium low (or low if stove is strong) and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed - tilt saucepan to check.
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Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
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Remove basil sprig. Fluff with fork, taste for salt. Then leave to stand for another 5 minutes, uncovered. Stir through fresh basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (18% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 0.5 tbsp | - | - |
| arlic cloves | 2 g | - | - |
| brown onion | 0.5 | - | - |
| dried basil | 0.25 tsp | - | - |
| 1 cup | - | - | |
| 0.25 cups | - | - | |
| tomato paste | 1 tbsp | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 180 |
| paprika | 0.75 tsp | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 150 |
| sugar | 1 tsp | - | - |
| sprig of basil with leaves | 1 | - | - |
| finely chopped basil | 0.3333333333333333 cup | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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