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Smoky Tagine Pilchard Pilaf
A flavorful and aromatic one-pot dish originating from North Africa, featuring the unique taste of pilchards and a blend of spices.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 can (120g) Pilchards (in oil)drained and flaked
- ●2 tsp Classic tagine spice blendavailable at most spice stores
- ●1 tsp Smoky paprikaadds depth to the dish
- ●1 tsp Egyptian cuminenhances the flavor
- ●1 cup Riceuncooked
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- ●1 medium Onionchopped
- ●2 cloves Garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup Dried apricotschopped
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Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic, cook until softened (3-4 minutes).
- 3
Add rice, cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add pilchards, spice blend, paprika, cumin, and apricots.
- 5
Stir well to combine.
- 6
Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
- 8
Fluff the pilaf with a fork before serving.