Ingredients
- 264 grams dry basmati rice (dry, 1 1/2 cups, rinsed)
- 3 1/4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth, you can always use water; I usually add 1/4 cup more for a fluffier rice)
- 2 shallots, minced
- 4 to 5 ounces feta cheese (approximately 1 cup, crumbled (add more or less cheese to taste)
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint, chopped
- 1 bay leaf (fresh preferred, or dry)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
How to Make
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Step 1: Base ... Add the olive oil to a pot; and, bring to medium high heat. Add the shallots; and cook 2 minutes, just until they start to soften. Then, add the rice; and stir until everything is mixed through. Cook just a minute to toast the rice.
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Step 2: Rice ... Add the liquid, I use broth; but, water can also be used. And, cook the rice according to package directions. The amount is usually 2/1 water or broth/rice. But, I usually add a bit more (about 1/4 cup) liquid for a more 'fluffy' rice; that is up to you. Also, I add a bay leave to the rice as well; I use fresh, but a dry bay leaf works just fine. Note: This can be done on the stove top or in a rice cooker.
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Step 3: Finish ... Once the rice is done - remove from the heat or rice cooker, fluff using a fork; then, remove the bay leaf, add the Feta cheese, fresh herbs; and season with salt and pepper. Remember, Feta is salty; so, go easy with the salt. Toss to combine all the ingredients.
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Step 4: Serve and ENJOY! ... It's super easy, but, something a bit different.
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