This month, Eat the World is headed to Seychelles which is a set of islands east of Africa.
As a series of islands, Seychelles cuisine consists of a lot of seafood and tropical fruits that are not readily available in the US. Interestingly enough, the cuisine is also a combination of Asian, African, and European influences.
Ultimately, I found a rice recipe that I knew my family would enjoy. In fact, Dude was disappointed that I made a small batch of rice (“is that really all the rice you made, mom?”) Needless to say, this was a success!
Check out all the wonderful Seychelles dishes prepared by fellow Eat the World members and share with #eattheworld. Find out how to join Eat the World here and have fun exploring a country a month in the kitchen with us!
- Amy’s Cooking Adventures: Seychelles Creole Rice
- Sneha’s Recipe: Kari Koko - Seychelles Coconut Chicken Curry
- Pandemonium Noshery: Pork Rousi ek Bred Zironmon
- A Day in the Life on the Farm: Seychellois Pwason Griye
Recipe Note:
-The original recipe calls for curry leaves. Since bay leaves are an acceptable substitute that i had on hand, I used those instead
-The original recipe calls for more cloves and cinnamon (½-1 teaspoon).
Seychelles Creole Rice
Adapted from Indian Ocean Traveler’s Guide
2 tablespoons butter
½ red bell pepper, diced (about ⅓ cup)
½ onion, diced (about ⅓ cup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
1 bay leaf
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
½ cup basmati rice
1 cup water
Fresh parsley, to garnish
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and onion and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, spices, and rice and cook for another minute. Stir in the water and bring to a low boil .
Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Fluff, garnish with parsley and serve.
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This rice would have been perfect with my fish!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious. I can't wait to try your recipe. We are a huge rice-eating household.
ReplyDeleteI love having rice for lunch and this looks perfect for me to try!
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