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Basmati rice is born in the valleys of the Himalayas, it has particular characteristics such as its smell and size that make it the preferred rice in Hindu cuisine basically, in fact the word Basmati translates as ''queen of fragrances'' in Hindi. Brown Basmati rice is darker in color than white Basmati, since it preserves the germ and the bran, this provides it with important elements for health such as fiber and helps it preserve B complex vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron.
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Because it is a grain that is not processed, its cooking time is slower , and to speed up its preparation it is recommended to soak it the night before so that it softens and cooks a little faster. It is a rice that makes a good combination with shrimp, which is why both will be the stars of today's dish. In addition, when combined with ginger, soy, nuts and special seasonings, they can result in one of the best dishes in Asian cuisine.
Follow our recipe for Basmati rice with shrimp and show off with your guests in Asian style?
BROWN BASMATI RICE RECIPE WITH ASIAN TOUCH
Ingredients (2 servings):
- 150 g brown basmati rice
- 1 green pepper
- 2 small carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- Prawns
- soybean sprouts
Besides:
- A handful of peeled almonds or another dried fruit that we like
- Sesame etc. . .
Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons tamari
- 2 tablespoons lemon honey (or molasses, agave syrup?)
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
Preparation (45 minutes approx.):
1. Boil the rice for about 30 minutes in lightly salted water.
2. Wash, peel and cut the vegetables into cubes.
3. Sauté the vegetables. When they are half cooked, add the prawns.
4. Cook for a couple of minutes.
5. Add the almonds and bean sprouts. Mix and add the dressing.
6. Let the whole thing fry for a couple more minutes and serve together with the boiled rice.
Enjoy!
