Guyanese Raisin rice

4 from 1 vote

This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a delightful vegetarian feast. The sweet raisins and earthy spices meld with the freshness of the vegetables, offering a satisfying meal that's both vibrant and nourishing.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Guyanese

Keyword: raisin rice, vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 1268kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups Basmati rice rinsed and drained
4 cups water
1 cup Soya chunks
1 large onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 medium carrot peeled and grated
1 bell pepper any color, diced
½ cup corn use fresh, canned, or thaw if frozen
½ cup green beans thaw if frozen
1 cup raisins
½ teaspoon ground ginger
Salt to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 season peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon Chinese spice powder
¼ teaspoon mustard
1 Maggi tomato cube
¼ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon green seasons
1 teaspoon soy sauce
Fresh cilantro or parsley chopped

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Instructions

Prep Work:

Grate the carrot and dice the bell pepper. Make sure the corn is ready to use (drained if canned, kernels removed if fresh, or thawed if frozen). Thaw the green beans if frozen.
Soak the chunks in warm water for 20 minutes. Drain and squeeze out the excess water. Heat a pan with oil, add the Soya chunks, season with salt, black pepper, dash of soy sauce, tomato cube and green seasons. Cook for 10-15 minutes, then set aside.

Rice and Vegetables:

In a large pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions, and garlic, and season peppers until translucent.
Add the rinsed Basmati rice and raisins, stirring to mix them well with the aromatics.
Stir in the corn and green beans, mixing gently.

Cook the Rice:

Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Season rice with salt, sugar, mustard, ginger, and Chinese spice. Once boiling, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.

Combine:

Fold the cooked Soya chunks into the rice mixture. Add the grated carrot and diced bell pepper, sautéing briefly (about 3-4 minutes) until just beginning to soften.
Remove from heat, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.

Finish and Serve:

Fluff the rice with a fork, adjust salt as needed, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

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