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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Rice
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and helps prevent the rice from becoming sticky.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set them aside for later use.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Add Spices
Add the dried chipotle pepper, bay leaf, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.
- 5
Cook the Rice
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot, stirring to coat the rice with the oil and spices. Pour in the chicken consomé and bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Fluff and Serve
Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the chipotle pepper and bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.