🇶🇦 Qatar cuisine · #18

Esh Asfar (Yellow Rice)

Esh Asfar (Yellow Rice)
Time40 min
Serves6
Ingredients7

Rice with turmeric and cardamom, served with fried or grilled fish.

Ingredients

Method

  1. Fry onion in ghee.
  2. Add spices and rice.
  3. Add water and salt.
  4. Cook until absorbed.
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