Arabic-Style Rice with Noodles and Nuts

The Foodies' KitchenOctober 5, 2023

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This rice combines thin golden noodles, spices such as cinnamon and cumin, nuts and dried fruits. The mix of Naú Nuts, Seeds and Fruits seemed perfect for this recipe, and it was! You can add a little more raisins, or cranberries if you like.

It pairs very well with white meats such as chicken, pork or turkey and is definitely a rice for a special occasion and holidays, so we are sharing the recipe with you now that the end of year holidays are approaching so you can try it!

You can adjust the amount of cinnamon and cumin to your liking, but they must be included.

Helga & Kitty

Arabic Style Rice with Noodles and Nuts

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 cup of Naú mix of Nuts, Seeds and Fruits
¼ cup oil
½ cup short, thin noodles
2 cups white or basmati rice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon pepper powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups chicken broth

Directions:

Turn on the stove at minimum heat; place a small skillet and add the nut mixture. Toast for 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until golden brown. No need to add oil. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate pot, place the oil over medium-high heat, and when it starts to bubble, add the noodles. Cook them over medium heat until they turn a dark golden brown. You need to stir the noodles constantly because they tend to burn easily.
Add the rice to the pot and fry it too.
Season with cinnamon powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt. Mix well, adding the broth.
Cook uncovered for approximately 10 to 15 minutes or until you see that all the water on the surface of the rice has disappeared. (at this point the temperature is still medium-high).
Add the Naú nut mixture. Cover the pot with its lid and continue cooking over low heat for another 10 minutes until the rice is cooked. Serve with white meats such as chicken.

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