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Chickpea Rice

Chickpea Rice

Chickpea rice with pressure-cooked chickpeas folded into butter- and oil-scented rice cooked alongside, creamy beans and fluffy grains in a mild, wholesome pilaf.

Instructions

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    Add two times the amount of water and a small spoon of salt to the chickpeas, and soak overnight.

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    The next day, after washing, pour into the pressure cooker with enough water and a small spoon of salt. Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes once it reaches pressure.

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    Drain and set aside once fully ripe.

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    Add warm water and a small spoon of salt to the rice and soak for an hour.

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    Rinse the rice until the washing water is clear, then drain and set aside.

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    Add salad oil, butter, and olive oil to a non-stick pan and heat until the butter begins to melt.

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    Add the rice to the pan, gently stir-fry, until the grains become glossy and translucent. Add salt, pepper, and a small spoon of sugar.

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    Add the chickpeas, a cup of chicken broth, half a cup of hot water, and a small spoon of lemon juice.

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    After the fire comes to a boil, turn the lid to the lowest heat and cook for 10-15 minutes.

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    Check that there is no excess water in the rice. After stirring the rice at the bottom of the pot a few times, turn off the heat, cover it, and let it steam for another 5-10 minutes.

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    Prepare a piece of cooked chicken breast and tear it into small pieces.

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    Serve the rice together with the chicken on a plate.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Chickpeas
    1 cup
  • rice
    1 cup
  • Cooked chicken breast
    1 piece
  • chicken soup
    1 cup
  • Hot water
    1/2 cup

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • salad oil
    1 tbsp
  • Butter
    1 tbsp
  • Olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • white sugar
    1 tsp
  • Lemon juice
    1 tsp
  • Black pepper
    1 tsp