Fennel-Lavender Knight Rice Recipe
By Jodi MacKinnon (QFG) [MACJOD]
April 3, 2017
Fennel seed and lavender are aromatic additions to this gorgeous rice. Knight rice is sometimes called purple rice for the colour it turns after cooking.
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Recipes
Fennel-Lavender Knight Rice Recipe
Course
Mains
Cuisine
American
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
50 min
Total Time
65 min
Ingredients
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2 cups Knight rice
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1 Tbsp fennel seed
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1 Tbsp lavender
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the Knight rice under cold water until there’s no starch running out of it and the water is clear.
- 2
Put the rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and steam for 35 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes, covered.
- 3
Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until they begin to caramelise.
- 4
Grind the fennel seed and lavender together in a spice grinder. Add it to the onions and mushrooms and toss with the rice.
- 5
Garnish with green onion and serve.