The ULTIMATE yellow Middle Eastern Rice - Tangy, Umami and Earthy

This yellow Middle Eastern Rice is the perfect side dish for grilled foods. It's really simple to make and is a fantastic upgrade to regular rice. It's really simple to make and packs a lot of Tangy Earthy and Umami flavors that make the rice pop.
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Ingredients:
2 Cups Basmati or Long Grain rice
200ml Concentrated Chicken Stock
3 Garlic Cloves
2 Brown or Spanish Onions
2 Plum Tomatoes
2-3 Black Limes (Loumi)
2 Bay Leaves
2 Cardamom Pods
2 Cloves
1 Green Chilli
4 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Butter
2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 1/2 Tsp Salt
3/4 Tsp Ground Turmeric
1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
Directions:
1 - Wash your Basmati rice, 3-4 times until the water runs clear.
2 - Peel and dice your Onions to a medium-small dice
3 - Deseed and dice your tomatoes into small pieces
4 - Slice your chilli into small pieces
5 - Add your Butter and Oil to a pot on medium heat
6 - Once melted, add the diced onion, and mince the garlic cloves and add in
7 - Saute for about 5-7 minutes until the onions have softened and wilted. Do not let the onions brown
8- Add your Green Chilli and diced Tomatoes as well as the Black Limes, Cardamom, Cloves and Bay Leaves. Mix well and saute for 3-5 minutes
9 - Once the tomatoes have softened add the Salt, Black Pepper, and Turmeric. Add the rice in and stir to combine.
10 - Add your lemon juice to the pot, then add enough stock to barely cover the rice. Top up with water if required.
11 - Turn the heat up to high and bring the pot to a boil. As soon as it boils cover with a tight fitting lid and turn the heat down to your second lowest setting. Allow it to steam for about 20 minutes
12 - When 20 minutes are up, remove the lid and fluff your rice up with your fork. Place the lid back on and allow it to simmer for 2 more minutes
13 - When the 2 minutes are up your rice is ready to be served.
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Aww thank you Asmaa. Hope you are able to make many amazing meals with these recipes.

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Terrific thanks....I have a new neighbour called Abdul who's from Alexandria, Egypt and he brings me food that iv'e never tried before, and the flavours are fantastic and now I want to learn how to cook Middle Eastern food...It's soooo yummy 😋 His English isn't very good yet and I don't speak Arabic, but he's just signed up for an English course at college and I'm going to learn Arabic online, so hopefully in a few months we will be able to communicate and become good friends...But for now, I'm here on KZbin to learn some cooking...I already cook Indian, Chinese, Russian, Polish and French food, and now I'm going on a new adventure 😊🙋🏻‍♂️

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That sounds like the start of a beautiful friendship! Food always helps build bridges. Hope I can help with it.

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I came across your channel a few months back & honestly It's a gem!!! Your such a natural Infront of the camera, the information you give is very helpfu as I worked through the cooking process. I made the rice for the family it was a huge hit, thank you

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Thank you so much for the recipe! My Egyptian husband refused to eat my rice always , until today when I cooked the rice in your way. I must say that he was impressed and I was surprised by what an amazing, tasty flavour it has 😍

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[@kavitab793]

This looks delicious. Can’t wait to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.

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Made this three times since first watching your video, and your recipe is my favorite one for Middle Eastern rice. So tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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Here from Chinese Cooking Demystified. Thank you for demonstrating things so clearly!

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Oh that's one of my favourite KZbin channels and a real inspiration of mine! Out of curiosity, were you recommended this video from theirs?

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Thank you!

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Excellent demonstration and very detailed. Thank you

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I did it and everyone absolutely love it! I definitely will save this recipe, big big thank you! 😊

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Thank you for sharing! This looks absolutely delicious!!!

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I went to Jordan and bought a ton of spices that I don’t know how to use. Thank you so much for these recipes!! ♥️

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made this today for iftar and it was a hit! thank youuu!

[@MiddleEats]

Thank you Sarah, it's one of my favorites! Glad to hear everyone liked it

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​@@MiddleEatsHow much rice does this serve as I am cooking for 6

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Fantastic video, thank you for creating this!

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Thank you for watching!

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Fantastic so easy and result is excellent thanks❤️

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Just made this and let me tell you , YUM!!!!!!! You have to make this ! It’s to die for ! I will be watching all his other videos and definitely will be making more dishes from him. Wow !

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Amazing!! thank you so much for sharing this yummy recipe!!!!

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Looks good. I will definitely try this

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I just try this for my boss he so happy 😊 it really amazing and delicious 😋 Thank you for recipe 👍

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Loving the content!! inspired a few dishes over the past few months!! well done sir!! :D

[@MiddleEats]

Thanks Paul

[@Uklifterx]

This rice is simply the best rice I've ever made. I made a load of middle-eastern dishes last night and somehow this rice outshone everything else. Delicious.

[@samias.8498]

I particularly love the crispy rice that sticks to the pot. It’s the first thing I eat . 😂

[@dominiquemares8100]

Thank you 😊 I can’t wait to make this rice for my Papa !

[@MiddleEats]

No problem, hope you enjoy it.

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Wau! That was easy and it looks delicious! I will do it very soon.

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Hope you like it!

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I like how you explain everything. Keep up man!

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Thanks, hope you find it useful

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You are such a prince for putting out these easy-to-follow recipes! I look forward to seeing every video, they are so well produced!

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Thank you. It's good to hear they are coming across as easy, it's exactly what I was trying to do. If you try it, I'd love to see some photos!

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Thank you, I really appreciate your comment! I hope you enjoy the recipes and the dishes.

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Very informative. Thank u

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Just got back from Egypt and Jordan and really missing the food! Will try for sure! THANK YOU!

[@nt1254]

Just made this for my husband and I! So delicious !!!

[@xShellytheStrangex]

Just tried this recipe, turned out great, cheers! :)

[@MiddleEats]

Thank you Shellz! Im happy to hear that. Did you take any photos?

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Thanks!

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Can’t wait to try this receipt I went yesterday to a Mediterranean restaurant the food was 10/10! So delicious the rice was so good so I’m going to attempt making this receipt thank you.

[@tannere3967]

good video my man! Im about to try and find myself some of those dried limes

[@mewnboy]

wahooooo my fave restaurant has this rice and I’ve always wanted to make it, tysm for sharing all your knowledge and recipes!!!💟

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I'm from Ellsworth, Maine and just made your rice recipe and it was outstanding. Can't believe I got it right on the first try. Love your videos and can't wait to try another recipe. You are a very good teacher. They rice was very aromatic with a tinge of sourness. Delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@arabiantxn]

Made this and was absolutely amazing

[@pbangsund]

I made this tonight to go along with some tandoori chicken. The chicken was great, but I enjoyed the rice even more! Thanks for the fantastic recipe!

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Chef's treat; I love your thinking!

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Oh gosh! Can’t wait to try!

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My husband made this rice and now it’s one of our favorites he makes it all the time

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We just made this rice today with kabobs for Mother's day dinner. This recipe is a keeper. It was that yummy. Versatile, would pair up awesome with baked fish. We ordered the cardamom pods and dried limes off of Amazon. We used a green chili from our local grocery store. It's heat was that of a good jalapeno but thin walled, perfect for flavoring. Thank you for sharing this with us.

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Here from reddit! I love the fact that you made a youtube channel to cover middle eastern dishes!! Id love to learn more about them as they are my favourite kitchen! In Europe there are not many people who know how to cook like this, thank you so much for sharing your culture online!! I will definitely try this!

[@MiddleEats]

Thank you. It's a passion of mine and I definitely want to see more people making middle eastern food at home. It's such a varied cuisine, with a strong history so there is something to suit anyone.

[@starlight444]

@@MiddleEats hi!! I just wanted to let you know that I made this for dinner today, and the family loved it!!!! It has such a wonderful flavour!!! Thank you for sharing!! I've shared this video with my friends as well

[@MiddleEats]

Well thank you for making it and I'm so glad you enjoyed it. What did you serve it with? Did you happen to take any photos?

[@starlight444]

@@MiddleEats i served it with pan-fried chicken, much like your video! I did not take photos, it smelled so good I just wanted to eat it immediately haha! It looked very similar to your rice, maybe a little bit more pale yellow.

[@MiddleEats]

Sounds delicious, I'm happy you enjoyed it!

[@belac48621]

Taste test "OH YEA!..." That sums it up nicely.

[@MiddleEats]

You'll have the exact same reaction when you make it

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Looks great

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Thank you it very good to learn and eat👍

[@vincentgonzalez4753]

This looks delicious and super simple. Thank you!

[@MiddleEats]

No problem at all, glad you enjoyed it!

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Agreed. That powder, was that curry? Sometimes when I order Chinese food, I get a Curry Lo Mein and I like it.

[@MiddleEats]

It was turmeric. All ingredients are in the description box

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Thank you!!

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You taught me how to cook rice. I am very grateful 🙏🏻

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Glad you found it useful and I hope you'll stick around for more videos. Thanks

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Looks delicious 😋

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Bravo, sir. Bravo. Absolutely delicious.

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Thanks for trying it!

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Thank you! 😊

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i will try it,thank u

[@mewnboy]

making it this week to enjoy w falafel :) so excited!

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will be making this next week!

[@tejidofacil]

This is the third time I make this rice. I'm vegetarian so I only use water as liquid. But the rice tastes Soooo GOOD. in fact more than Good!!!! Thanks again for this wonderful recipe 😋

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Nice video - thank you!

[@MiddleEats]

Well thank you for watching!

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Thanks!

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Great recipe, very easy to follow.

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Thank you!

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Thank you so much today I well cook the yellow your rice watching from Switzerland 🇨🇭

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Rice recipe looks delicious 😋

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Love your channel dude

[@MiddleEats]

Thanks Sam

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I look forward to watching more of your videos! I want to learn more about Middle Eastern foods. It looks so delicious!

[@MiddleEats]

Thank you, loads more recipes to come!

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Love this guy

[@victoriap7854]

I just made this rice tonight and it turned out so good! My husband and I both looked at each other and thought it tasted just like his moms! ❤ thank you for the video and all the hard work. ( I replaced the tomato & green chili with frozen carrots and peas )

[@raj077]

Just tried this for Christmas and was amazing. I made lamb and yet the rice was the best dish. Koodo to the recipe

[@alexsidletskiy5923]

Good rice. I will make with pitted Chile marinated green olives but the recipe in the video more better. Good channel!

[@antonyj1651]

Tried this today, and came out really well. Instead of butter I used ghee, and also mixed in vermicelli pasta with rice.

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I tried it, love it I ate it, love it

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Glad to hear that! Thanks for trying it.

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Thanks Shan! Glad you are looking it!

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I’m so excited

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looks good

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Made and they turned out excellent

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Glad to hear that! Hope you try some more of the recipes!

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Glad you're liking them Mark! Be sure to send us some photos someday

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Very yummy

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Looks so good! I wonder if I could make this in a rice cooker.

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You can...that's how I roll

[@andrewwinson5866]

That crunchy rice you mention that you save as a “chef’s treat” reminds me of a sort of accidental version the tahdig every Iranian I’ve ever met prides themselves on, or bemoans their inability to get right.

[@MiddleEats]

Yeah Tahdig is insanely beautiful and a dish I want to do really soon. I think with Tahdig though, there is a key to removing the crispy rice without breaking it into tiny pieces.

[@andrewwinson5866]

Yeah, they do take a few extra steps to make it a more firm sort of...puck? At the bottom, that holds together when the dish is done and flipped over.

[@MiddleEats]

Yeah it's a thing of beauty and I could imagine myself taking the entire thing 🤣

[@witnessthefitness5462]

@@MiddleEats Please teach us how to make perfect Tahdig. My dad does it to impress Iranian guests (which always works!) but I would love to be able to make it on demand :)

[@MiddleEats]

I'll definitely need to do some research and experiment to get it right. But when I do it will be fool proof.

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It's 🔥

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Every week i enjoy your recipes. The soccer kick was a fantastic add. I think its the passion behind the cooking that makes every recipe stand out.

[@MiddleEats]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. Just enjoying what I do and always trying to get better. I'm glad and thankful that you're following along! Had to figure out a good way to get some filler shots, happy it was clear what it was 😅

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@@MiddleEats the whole shoot was done perfectly. Small mishap with the steam on the camera but in reality it brought the viewer into the shoot. Worked perfectly.

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Haha yeah, I usually have a fan running for exactly that but forgot to set it up.

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Thank you, Chef for sharing this recipe. I just found your channel. I 💖 subscribed also. I definitely will try this this week of (01/04/2022). 🤗🤗🤗🤗🙂

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Wow Delicious 😋

[@MiddleEats]

Thanks

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Very nice and flavourful recipe for when you feel like extra! Thanks for the vid dude. Usually im quite lazy so i just chuck tumeric, cardamom and black lemon into Asian rice cooker and called it a day XD

[@MiddleEats]

That's a great quick way to get all the flavor with less of the work. The vegetables aren't essential, but they add just a small amount of depth!

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[@MiddleEats]

Thank you, I really appreciate your support!

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Good to have you here, I appreciate you following along. That's a nice idea, that way you'll be able to make her recipes perfectly. I would but the kitchen is quite small and it can also be a bit messy, so sometime I have to crop in to hide the mess. I'll definitely keep it in mind though and try search for a solution!

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I'm not quite sure, it just came to me a couple of years ago.

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Middle eastern food is my latest favorite!

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Thank you, I hope you discover many new dishes from it!

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Your videos give me the inspiration I have been looking for for a while now after having been fixed on asian cuisine for a long time. Time to step up my game!

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Hope you enjoy the journey, loads of great dishes to try.

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[@MiddleEats]

Thank you, glad you like it!