Follow these steps for perfect results
chicken broth
white rice
butter
sunflower seed oil
onions
chopped
plain yogurt
lemon juice
salt
to taste
all-purpose flour
toasted pine nuts
to taste
Heat chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add rice to the broth and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the rice is slightly tender.
In a separate skillet, heat butter and sunflower seed oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized.
Reserve about 1 tablespoon of the caramelized onions for garnish.
Spoon the remaining caramelized onions into the simmering broth.
In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and salt.
Whisk flour into the yogurt mixture until smooth.
Blend the yogurt mixture with 1 cup of the broth (free of onion and rice) in a blender until smooth.
Pour the blended yogurt mixture into the simmering broth.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the flavors have blended.
Garnish with the reserved caramelized onion and toasted pine nuts before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to taste.
For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth.
Be careful not to burn the onions while caramelizing.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead.
Serve in a bowl, garnished with caramelized onions and pine nuts.
Serve warm as a side dish or light meal.
such as Sauvignon Blanc
Discover the story behind this recipe
Kishk is a traditional Egyptian dish often made with fermented milk or yogurt and grains.
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