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Indian Caribbean Rice Recipe (Receta: Arroz Indio Caribeño)

10/23/2020

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​The boo and I love Indian food. Just around the corner there’s this really great Indian market where we indulge frequently in their savory food selection. In the spirit of love for their food, I have altered my rice quite a bit when I’m going for a different rice flavor. It’s simple and easy, and it’s the closest I’ve gotten to replicating their rice. 

So, without further ado, here’s my quick and simple recipe for my Indian Caribbean Rice.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup long grain rice 
  • 2 cups water
  • Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp salt)
  • 1 tsp packed basil leaves
  • 1/4 tsp powdered ginger 
  • 1-2 bay leaf
  • 4 cloves (our key spice ingredient)

Procedure
  • Add all ingredients to a pot/saucepan and combine 
  • When water begins to boil, cover and cook over over low heat for 20 minutes
  • When ready, use a fork to fluff up the rice 
*This specific recipe is about 3-4 servings. ​
​How do we measure? For every cup of rice, add two cups of water. Let’s say you only want to cook for one. Then use only 1/2 cup of rice and one cup of water. 
This is really my go to rice these days. Sometimes I’ll add some tomatoes and paprika for coloring. Remember, cooking is about personal taste and, of course garnishing. So, take a chance at adding some favorite spices and adding some colors into your meal. By exploring we find what we like. Take a chance and have some fun with it.

Let me know if you try it out. Enjoy!
*Optional: Something I like to do, that my mom taught me, is to cut up some fresh onions and add when rice is fully cooked for some extra flavor. 
Also, at this point, you can also add some olive oil. 

Extra tips if something goes wrong: If for some reason you over cook your rice or it's hard, add some olive oil in the middle and cook over very low heat for a few extra minutes. If you feel it needs more water, you can salvage your rice with a splash of water and olive oil. 

​ESPAÑOL

Mi pareja y yo somos amantes a la comida india. A la vuelta de la esquina de nuestro apartamento hay un mercado indio donde nos damos el gustito frecuente. Me gusta tanto que he alterado un poco mi arroz en busca de un sabor similar al arroz estilo indo. Es simple y fácil y es mi toque personal al arroz indio.

Sin más preámbulos, aquí está mi receta rápida y simple para mi Arroz Indio Caribeño.
Ingredientes 
  • 1 taza de arroz grano largo 
  • 2 tazas de agua
  • Sal y pimiento a gusto (aproximadamente 1/4 cdita de pimienta, 1/2 cdita de sal)
  • 1 cdita (llena) de hojas de albahaca 
  • 1/4 cdita de jengibre en polvo
  • 1-2 hojas de laurel
  • 4 clavos (este es nuestro ingrediente especial)
​Procedimiento
  • Agregue todos los ingredientes a una olla/cacerola y combine
  • Cuando el agua comience a hervir, cubra y cocine a fuego lento por 20 minutos
  • Cuando esté listo, use un tenedor para esponjar el arroz

*Esta receta da como 3 a 4 porciones. 
¿Cómo medimos? Por cada taza de arroz, agregue dos tazas de agua. Supongamos que solo quiere cocinar para uno. Si es así, use solo 1/2 taza de arroz y una taza de agua. ​
* Opcional: Algo que me gusta hacer, que me enseñó mi mamá es cortar algunas cebollas frescas y agregarlas cuando el arroz esté completamente cocido para darle un sabor extra.
Además, en este punto, también puedes agregar un poco de aceite de oliva.

Consejos adicionales si algo sale mal: Si por alguna razón cocinas demasiado el arroz o está duro, agrega un poco de aceite de oliva en el medio y cocina a fuego muy lento unos minutos más. Si cree que necesita más agua, puedes salvar el arroz agregando un poquito de agua y aceite de oliva.
Este es mi arroz preferido por el momento. A veces agrego tomates y pimientos para darle color y un sabor diferente. Recuerde, cocinar tiene que ver con el gusto personal y por supuesto, con los colores que le damos a la comida. Por lo tanto, aproveche la oportunidad de agregar algunas especias favoritas y agregar algunos colores a su comida. Explorando llegamos a conocer nuestros gustos en la cocina y así se nos va el miedo. 

¡Gracias y buen provecho!
Follow along our video and cook with us. Enjoy! 

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Jessica G Ferrer
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