Side Dish: Fragrant Brown Rice
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 65 minutes
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
2 shallots, minced
1/4 tsp black caraway seeds
1 small cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
2 allspice berries
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup brown rice
1 cup chicken broth
salt and black pepper to taste
Directions
1. Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add shallots and saute 2-3 minutes.
3. Add caraway seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, allspice, and bay leaf; saute 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
4. Add brown rice; stir 1-2 minutes or until grains are shiny.
5. Add chicken broth; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 45-50 minutes.
7. Remove from heat; leave covered for 5 minutes.
8. Remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf; also remove allspice and cloves if possible.
9. Season with salt and pepper.