Cluck & Squeal’s SAVORY FUSION Rice

Stovetop
Written By Marc Cardinali

For the perfect side to a knockout dinner, BBQ or ethnic dish, try this nutty aromatic side: Cluck & Squeal Himalayan Savory Fusion slamming rice. The best simple side dish of rice, so simple and so delicious.

Recipe by Marc Cardinali. From Cluck & Squeal.

Cluck & Squeal’s SAVORY FUSION Rice

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 25 min
Serves: 2
Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

  • ½ cup of your favourite rice, rinsed well
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1½ tsp Cluck & Squeal Savory Fusion Seasoning & BBQ Rub, divided
  • 2 tbsp salted butter, divided
  • ¼ cup minced or diced sweet onion
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp dried black currants
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted (optional)
  • Chopped fresh chives (optional)

Directions

1. Cook the Seasoned Rice

Bring the broth or water to a boil in a small pot. Stir in 1 tsp of the Savory Fusion for 1–2 minutes. Add the rinsed rice, level it out on the bottom of the pot and cook until done, or follow the package directions.

2. Butter & Currants

As soon as the rice is done, stir in 1 tbsp of the butter, then the currants. Cover and set aside.

3. Toast the Almonds

Toast the almonds in a dry pan, stirring so they toast evenly. Watch them closely, since they can burn quickly.

4. Sauté & Combine

In a sauté pan over medium-low heat, melt the remaining 1 tbsp butter and cook the onion until softened. Stir in the remaining ½ tsp Savory Fusion, then the 2 tbsp water.

Turn the heat to medium-high, add the rice and toasted almonds and stir everything together. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & variations

Feeding a crowd? Double or triple all the ingredients for larger quantities.

Rinse your rice. Rinsing well before cooking keeps the grains separate and fluffy.

More recipe notes

The perfect nutty, aromatic side.

For the perfect side to a knockout dinner, BBQ or ethnic dish, try this slamming rice made with Cluck & Squeal Savory Fusion Seasoning & BBQ Rub.

Marc Cardinali