I used 1/2 lb chick peas, cooked over low heat. I lightly toasted sliced almonds and set aside. I then cooked diced onions (2) and garlic (2 cloves) lightly browned. I then added olive oil ( as needed to lightly coat rice) 3 cups basmati rice and cooked until lightly golden. I added the juice from 2 cans of mandarin oranges ( set aside oranges) and equal amount of water. Bring to boil and simmer and cover. I added mandarins, cooked chick peas and parsley. It was a hit and everyone loved it.
Estimated meal cost $7.50
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ReplyDeleteLooks absolutely delicious. And I'm sure my dh would turn his nose up at it because of the oranges, but I think I will make some anyway... ;-)
You actually spent money on almonds? And basmati rice? What did you cook it on?
ReplyDeleteThought ya'll were roughing it with the fire pit?
the meal was actually cheap.. *see notes* We have a propane stove for rainy days, or when we don't feel like building a fire. We aren't "roughing it" we are living off grid.. Simple difference.
DeleteWho says you can't cook rice over a fire pit? My mother-in-law has been doing so for about 65+ years! (In Mexico...)
ReplyDeleteI picked up some almonds and mandated oranges and I am trying this tonight! :-)
Let me know how it turns out!
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