Indonesian Spiced Rice

This colorful spicy side dish goes perfect with kabobs, especially with cherry tomatoes; the color combo is most appealing. Lamb is a good accompaniment.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 226 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in large, heavy pan over medium heat. Stir in onion, jalapeno peppers and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent; about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Stir turmeric, cinnamon, and rice into the pan; stir for 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken broth, water and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and cook 20 minutes.

Step 3

Turn off the heat altogether and let sit for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onion.