Tomato Basil Rice

©2022

AuthorDartagnan
DifficultyIntermediate

"a Sam's Cafe Morocco Exclusive" Excellent with Harissa Citron Prawns and Cafe Sam's Moroccan Ragout Salad

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins
Veggie Steamer with Rice Tray
 ADJUST WATER IF USING A RICE COOKER OR PAN ON THE STOVE TOP
 1 cup Jasmine rice
 1 ½ cups water
 2 tsp Knorr tomato bouillon granules
 2 tbsp fresh basilrolled up and then sliced thin
 1 ½ tsp Coco Lopez
 2 tsp kosher salt
 2 tsp Portuguese olive oil
Veggie Steamer with Rice Tray Directions - Adjust times if using a rice cooker or on stovetop.
1

Heat water slightly and add tomato bouillon and salt. Whisk until mixed.

2

With rice in steamer tray, add everything except the basil. Stir to just mix. Add water and combine. Set timer for 40 minutes. 25 minutes in, carefully top rice with basil and re-close lid.

3

Once done, let stand 5 minutes, then with a thin spoon or spatula; fluff rice by slicing across and back and forth. Re-cover and keep warm until plating.

Ingredients

Veggie Steamer with Rice Tray
 ADJUST WATER IF USING A RICE COOKER OR PAN ON THE STOVE TOP
 1 cup Jasmine rice
 1 ½ cups water
 2 tsp Knorr tomato bouillon granules
 2 tbsp fresh basilrolled up and then sliced thin
 1 ½ tsp Coco Lopez
 2 tsp kosher salt
 2 tsp Portuguese olive oil

Directions

Veggie Steamer with Rice Tray Directions - Adjust times if using a rice cooker or on stovetop.
1

Heat water slightly and add tomato bouillon and salt. Whisk until mixed.

2

With rice in steamer tray, add everything except the basil. Stir to just mix. Add water and combine. Set timer for 40 minutes. 25 minutes in, carefully top rice with basil and re-close lid.

3

Once done, let stand 5 minutes, then with a thin spoon or spatula; fluff rice by slicing across and back and forth. Re-cover and keep warm until plating.

Notes

Tomato Basil Rice