Tomato Basil Rice

Name: Tomato Basil Rice
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (or butter); 2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped); 1/2 brown onion (, finely chopped); 1 1/4 tsp dried basil; 1 cup (180g) long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1); 1 3/4 cups (435 ml) chicken broth (, full salt (or Veg broth); 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste; 3/4 tsp paprika (, sweet or normal (not smoked); 1 tsp sugar (any); 1 sprig of basil with leaves; 1/3 cup finely chopped basil

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Total Time

22 minutes

Prep Time

7 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Rating

(25)

Ingredients

4 servings

1 1/2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
2 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
1/2 brown onion (, finely chopped)
1 1/4 tsp dried basil
1 cup (180g) long grain white rice (, uncooked (Note 1)
1 3/4 cups (435 ml) chicken broth (, full salt (or Veg broth)
2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
3/4 tsp paprika (, sweet or normal (not smoked)
1 tsp sugar (any)
1 sprig of basil with leaves
1/3 cup finely chopped basil

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Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent, 2 - 3 minutes. Add basil and cook for 20 seconds - don't let it burn.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients except basil. Mix until tomato paste is dissolved.

Step 3

Crush basil sprig in hand, drop on surface then push in (leave on surface, don't stir).

Step 4

Cover and bring to simmer, then immediately turn down heat to medium low (or low if stove is strong) and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed - tilt saucepan to check.

Step 5

Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Remove basil sprig. Fluff with fork, taste for salt. Then leave to stand for another 5 minutes, uncovered. Stir through fresh basil. Serve immediately.